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== History == | == History == | ||
Kryptonite was founded in the 1970s by Michael Zane. At the time Zane was a student living out of his VW van, driving around the country promoting his new idea for a padlock specifically tailored for bicycle security.<ref>[ | Kryptonite was founded in the 1970s by Michael Zane. At the time Zane was a student living out of his VW van, driving around the country promoting his new idea for a padlock specifically tailored for bicycle security.<ref>[https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/our-story/company-history.html "The Story of Kryptonite"]. ''Kryptonite Lock''. Retrieved 23 January 2023.</ref> In 2001, Kryptonite was purchased by [[Ingersoll Rand]]. | ||
In 2004, Kryptonite's [[tubular]] padlocks were found to be vulnerable by a [[impressioning|self-impressioning]] attack that allowed them to be quickly opened with such common items as a plastic pen casing. Kryptonite responded by replacing several hundred thousand locks worldwide with a newer [[Disc_detainer |disc-detainer]] model. This is one of the very few cases where a [[lock manufacturer]] has issue a recall and provided free replacements for a security vulnerability. | |||
Allegion PLC was formed from Ingersoll Rand's commercial and residential security businesses in 2013. Kryptonite is part of the Allegion family of brands. | |||
== Lock Listing == | == Lock Listing == | ||
* [[Kryptonite 851219]] | * [[Kryptonite 851219]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [ | * [https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/home.html ''Kryptonite Locks and Lights''] (official website) | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Lock | * [[Lock manufacturer]]s | ||
* [[Pin-tumbler]] | * [[Pin_tumbler |Pin-tumbler]] | ||
* [[Padlock]] | * [[Padlock]] | ||
* [[Combination]] | * [[Combination]] | ||
[[Category:Kryptonite| ]] | [[Category:Kryptonite| ]] | ||
[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]] | [[Category:Lock Manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:Axial_locks]] | |||
[[Category:Disc-detainer_locks]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:40, 23 January 2023
Kryptonite
| Kryptonite | |
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| Name | Kryptonite |
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| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | 1970s |
| Founder(s) | Michael Zane |
| Products | |
| Padlocks, Lock cylinders | |
Kryptonite is an American lock manufacturer that produces low security padlocks and lock cylinders. Kyrptonite is best known for their various padlocks used specifically for securing bicycles, motorcylces, and sporting equipment, such as snowboards.
History
Kryptonite was founded in the 1970s by Michael Zane. At the time Zane was a student living out of his VW van, driving around the country promoting his new idea for a padlock specifically tailored for bicycle security.[1] In 2001, Kryptonite was purchased by Ingersoll Rand.
In 2004, Kryptonite's tubular padlocks were found to be vulnerable by a self-impressioning attack that allowed them to be quickly opened with such common items as a plastic pen casing. Kryptonite responded by replacing several hundred thousand locks worldwide with a newer disc-detainer model. This is one of the very few cases where a lock manufacturer has issue a recall and provided free replacements for a security vulnerability.
Allegion PLC was formed from Ingersoll Rand's commercial and residential security businesses in 2013. Kryptonite is part of the Allegion family of brands.
Lock Listing
References
- ↑ "The Story of Kryptonite". Kryptonite Lock. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
External links
- Kryptonite Locks and Lights (official website)
