No pannier lock is secure. They're all just deterrents.
I've broken into tons of panniers at work. Lost keys etc. It's really easy.
If you consider that the average pannier skiln is really thin, you can just pry off a lid by distorting it around the lock using a claw hammer, pry bar, large screw driver etc. You can stab your way though a pannier wall with a Philips screwdriver too. Easy !
The most secure would be a hasp and staple. Use stainless steel fan screws so they're hard to drill and can't be undone. Even better, have the hasp and staple TIG welded onto the case.
The only downside is that you need padlocks and they can rattle around. Although there are ways to stop this. And of course they can still be removed with bolt croppers/grinder. But still much better than the shite locks on panniers.
A bike cover is probably a bigger deterrent than better locks.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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