Scientists Create a Molecule in Size Keypad Lock

In an effort to create a near fool-proof security mechanism, scientist have developed a keypad lock equal to the size of a molecule. The new lock will not open using traditional means, such as a pin number or key, but rather the new locks will implement a system that will only respond to sequences of either light, chemicals, or both. The new system allows scientists to create "keys" by using either molecules that are acidic in nature, or those that have alkaline compounds, or UV light to form a sequence or patterns to open the locks.



Pretty interesting. I can't see how this will be effective in public use, due to the inability by the common household member to use a lock that is so small for personal use, but on the business side, implementing this new mechanism to data storage devices, computer system, or even bank vaults could prove very effective, despite the costs.

Maybe they think it will work for bioweapons that target specific races?

Like, "If you don't have the right key, you can't mutate here!"

If this technology is further advanced, it would be possible to make it so only certain groups can access whatever the lock is intended to keep safe. Maybe through using a person's sweat or oil on fingers, the mechanism will be able to determine whether or not it's the person intended to open for.

As with all safeguards though, someone will find a way around it. You can count on that. It's only a matter of time before hackers find a way to either replicate the passwords on the locks, or to brute force them. Either way, it's a very interesting development, to say the least. Thanks for that.

TheBorg

Originally posted by TheBorg
As with all safeguards though, someone will find a way around it. You can count on that. It's only a matter of time before hackers find a way to either replicate the passwords on the locks, or to brute force them. Either way, it's a very interesting development, to say the least. Thanks for that.

TheBorg

Well yes that is the game isnt it. Build a better lock and theves will find better ways to break into it. It comes down to the old addage Locks only keep out the honest.

Originally posted by TheBorg
It's only a matter of time before hackers find a way to either replicate the passwords on the locks, or to brute force them.

With these types of locks, the number of combinations available are astronomical, so brute forcing one of these will be near impossible. Not only would they have to find the right acidic molecule to open the lock, but the right light pattern as well as intensity of UV. Factor all three mechanisms as factors for a key and you have yourself a lock that is almost fool-proof. The only logical way I can see anyone finding the right key is if were extracted from the owner of the lock.

Or to utilize one of the many Quantum Computers that will most likely be available for use by that time to figure out the best possible combinations for the lock. There will be a standard chemical used for the locks, to cut costs, which will narrow the field somewhat. Tack onto that the costs of the other acids that need to be applied in the right places, and then we get more narrowed in our scope. It'll just be a matter of time, which hackers have in abundance.

TheBorg

Or if I was really really trying to break the lock, I would just make a small explosive and blow it open. Or I could use a plasma cutter, industrial blow torch, and who knows what else. I think these locks are definetly safe, cuz there is really not any kind of lock that will withstand what I just stated.