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Mar 13, 2007 |
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| Bump
This! |
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look behind the scenes of internet claims that high
security cylinders are susceptible to bumping – don’t be
fooled by television magic. |
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Although, the subject of “Bump-Keying”,
also known as the “999 Method” is often presented as a
cutting-edge cylinder manipulation technique and has recently
surfaced as “breaking news”, the practice has been familiar to
Mul-T-Lock and the locksmith industry for many, many years now.
Some present the method as an undetectable and simple way to
bypass high security; this, however, is not the case, and Mul-T-Lock’s
high security cylinders are amply prepared to resist this type
of attack. Hobbyists who claim to have the ability to defeat our
locks have been found to be using pretreated or precooked
(altered in advance) cylinders that are designed to trick the
naked eye, much like an amateur magician’s “special” deck of
cards. Such “magicians” have recently attempted to bombard the
internet with claims that Mul-T-Lock and other well-known high
security locks can be easily picked or bumped. Some have even
released online videos that supposedly demonstrate this ability.
These claims are simply false! What they’re not showing you is
the preparation of these cylinders. These enthusiasts are
certainly not using high security cylinders that have been
properly assembled and installed but rather manipulated versions
that have been carefully taken apart with many of their high
security elements removed – essentially converting them into
standard security cylinders under the guise of a high security
name. Some have even used slight of hand tricks that casually
disguise the fact that their supposed “bump” keys are actually
the cylinders legitimate operating key! Mul-T-Lock’s
Interactive® high security products are designed to defend
against a vast array of manipulation techniques on real world
applications, and we confidently assert that unauthorized entry
will not be gained by anyone under such conditions. Not a single
one of these supposedly successful bumping attempts was
performed with a non-treated Interactive® Mul-T-Lock cylinder.
Mul-T-Lock’s bump-proof Interactive® cylinders, as they are
assembled in our factories and distributed throughout our
network of authorized professional dealers are not susceptible
to this type of attack.
So if you’re concerned about what you’ve heard or seen online,
check the sources. Mul-T-Lock has rightfully earned our
reputation as the world’s number one high security lock
manufacturer for a reason. We are always on the lookout for new
threats, and staying a step ahead of the game is what we do
best. You can be sure that being protected by Mul-T-Lock means
being protected by a company that incorporates global experience
and worldwide know-how into each and every product. With a UL
437 listing for pick and drill resistance and having surpassed
many international standards like CEN (a committee that actually
requires that our cylinders be tested for bump resistance), VDS,
and SKJ, to name a few, Mul-T-Lock offers the ultimate high
security protection against picking, drilling, bumping, and
unauthorized key duplication. To learn more about how Mul-T-Lock
can protect you from becoming a victim of bumping and other lock
manipulation techniques take a look at our technical updates and
press releases on the subject at www.mul-t-lockusa.com.
About Mul-T-Lock
For over 30 years, Mul-T-Lock has been providing high security
solutions that exceed most common requirements by meeting a
great number of international standards for quality. In addition
to obtaining an impressive UL 437 rating, Mul-T-Lock has passed
tests presented by organizations like CEN, VDS, SKJ, and many
more. Such international standard institutions are known for
implementing severe and relevant testing that is specific to
each domestic market. Mul-T-Lock has succeeded in gaining a
significant edge in the industry by surpassing these
requirements, and as a result, our products are designed in a
collaborative effort to meet a vast array of worldwide strength,
endurance, and reliability challenges.
As a global leader in the high security industry, Mul-T-Lock has
not only succeeded in meeting such international criterion, but
has taken great pride in working hard to provide preventative
solutions that aim to eliminate security risks before they
begin.
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