How would you circumvent a lock without using physical tools.

This discussion extends beyond physical tools to circumvent locks. At the current time, locks are being combined with the Internet (home/office) with applications that access the locks termed the Internet of Things (IoT).

• How would you circumvent a lock without using physical tools.
• Your method does not have to be tested, theoretical perspectives are accepted.

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