Kryptonite - Revision history

Sandplum: updated company history; repaired dead links

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updated company history; repaired dead links

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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>[~~http~~://www.kryptonitelock.com/~~OurStory~~/~~History~~.~~aspx~~ Kryptonite ~~Locks: Company History~~]</ref> In 2001, Kryptonite was purchased by [[Ingersoll Rand]].		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.

	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]] 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.

	== Lock Listing ==		== Lock Listing ==
	* [[Kryptonite 851219]]		* [[Kryptonite 851219]]


	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />


	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [~~http~~://~~kryptonitelocks~~.com Kryptonite Locks (~~homepage~~)]		* [https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/home.html ''Kryptonite Locks and Lights''] (official website)


	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Lock ~~Manufacturers~~]]		* [[Lock manufacturer]]s
	* [[Pin-tumbler]]		* [[Pin_tumbler \|Pin-tumbler]]
	* [[Padlock]]		* [[Padlock]]
	* [[Combination]]		* [[Combination]]


	~~[[Category:Disc-detainer_locks]]~~
	[[Category:Kryptonite\| ]]		[[Category:Kryptonite\| ]]
	[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]		[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
			[[Category:Axial_locks]]
			[[Category:Disc-detainer_locks]]

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			[[Category:Disc-detainer_locks]]
	[[Category:Kryptonite\| ]]		[[Category:Kryptonite\| ]]
	[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]		[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]

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	== History ==		== History ==

Datagram: Created page with '=Kryptonite= {{Lock manufacturer |Name=Kryptonite |Img=File:Kryptonite_logo.jpg |Headquarters=USA |Founded=1970s |Founder=Michael Zane |Products=Padlocks, [[Cylinder|Lock cy…'

2011-03-30T17:09:35Z

Created page with '=Kryptonite= {{Lock manufacturer |Name=Kryptonite |Img=File:Kryptonite_logo.jpg |Headquarters=USA |Founded=1970s |Founder=Michael Zane |Products=Padlocks, [[Cylinder|Lock cy…'

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=Kryptonite=

{{Lock manufacturer
|Name=Kryptonite
|Img=File:Kryptonite_logo.jpg
|Headquarters=USA
|Founded=1970s
|Founder=Michael Zane
|Products=[[Padlock]]s, [[Cylinder|Lock cylinders]]
}}

Kryptonite is an American [[lock manufacturer]] that produces low security [[padlock]]s and [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]]. Kyrptonite is best known for their various padlocks used specifically for securing bicycles, motorcylces, and sporting equipment, such as snowboards.

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== 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>[http://www.kryptonitelock.com/OurStory/History.aspx Kryptonite Locks: Company History]</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]] 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.

== Lock Listing ==
* [[Kryptonite 851219]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==

* [http://kryptonitelocks.com Kryptonite Locks (homepage)]

== See also ==

* [[Lock Manufacturers]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Padlock]]
* [[Combination]]

[[Category:Kryptonite| ]]
[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]