In movies, cracking safes is usually depicted as quick and simple, but in real life, this requires professional knowledge, skills, and tools. Here are some real-life methods that may be used to crack safes： ### 1. **Locksmith technology** -**Locksmiths**Are professionally trained personnel who understand the working principles of various locks. Locksmiths can use specialized tools and techniques to crack safes without destroying the safes themselves. -**Locksmith tools**: including picks, tension wrenches, lock openers, etc. These tools can be used to operate the lock core and simulate the rotation of the key to open the safe. ### 2. **Drilling** -**Drilling** is a destructive method, usually used when other methods are ineffective. By drilling holes, you can bypass the lock and directly enter the internal mechanism of the safe. -**Drill bits**: Cemented carbide drill bits need to be used because safes are usually made of sturdy materials. -**Location selection**: The location of the drilling hole needs to be precisely selected to avoid triggering the safety mechanism of the safe (such as anti-drilling steel plate). ### 3. **Brute force cracking** -**Brute force cracking**Includes the use of hammers, crowbars, cutting tools, etc. to forcibly open the safe. This method usually causes serious damage to the safe. -**Cutting tools**: Such as angle grinders, plasma cutting machines, etc., can be used to cut the shell of safes. -**Crowbar**: Used to pry open the door or shell of the safe. ### 4. **Electronic cracking** -**Electronic safes**Usually use a password or electronic lock. Cracking such safes may require the use of electronic devices to simulate password input or bypass electronic locks. -**Electronic decoder**: Can be used to crack the password or signal of the electronic lock. -**Software tools**: Some advanced safes may be controlled by software, and special software tools may be required to crack these safes. ### 5. **Social engineering** -**Social engineering** Is a non-technical cracking method that obtains a password or key by deceiving or manipulating the owner or manager of a safe. -**Deception**: For example, impersonating maintenance personnel or security personnel to obtain access to the safe deposit box. -**Psychological manipulation**: Through psychological techniques, induce the other party to reveal the location of the password or key. ### 6. **Lock loophole** -**Lock loopholes**: The locks of some safes may have design or manufacturing loopholes, which can be used to crack safes. -**Research on locks**: By studying the structure and working principle of locks, we can find loopholes that can be exploited. ### 7. **Professional services** -**Professional services**: In some cases, it may be necessary to hire a professional safe cracking service. These services are usually provided by certified locksmiths or security experts. ### Important note： -**Legality**: Cracking safes usually involves legal issues, and unauthorized cracking is illegal. Only in legal circumstances (such as forgetting your password, losing your key, etc.) should you seek professional help. -**Security**: Safes are designed to protect valuables. Cracking the safes may cause damage or loss of items. Therefore, cracking methods should be selected carefully and non-destructive techniques should be used as much as possible. In short, cracking safes in real life is a complex task that requires professional skills, usually with the help of professional tools and techniques.