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Mar 12, 2007 |
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Truth About Lock Bumping and a Bump-Proof Solution |
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Lock bumping or the “999 Method” has long
been familiar to certified locksmiths and high security
companies around the world. Mainly used as a method for
professional locksmiths to undo a misassembled cylinder on their
workbench, rather than to gain entry during a service call, this
technique has recently surfaced in the mainstream media as an
infamous means for intruders to illegally gain access to homes,
businesses, and institutions and has raised many concerns among
the general public about their safety.
The truth is that although lock bumping has always posed a
potential threat to consumers, the recent barrage of internet
articles and demonstrations has introduced this technique to an
entirely new population of existing and would-be criminals. With
this in mind, the public must be made aware of the real threat
that lock bumping poses to their protection. But there is good
news: there are many steps that you as a consumer can take to
prevent this from happening to you.
The most effective defense against lock bumping by far is
installing a high security lock. Mul-T-Lock, the #1 global high
security manufacturer in the world, offers a wide array of high
security products that offer bump-proof protection as well as
the best defense against picking, drilling, and unauthorized key
duplication. Our world-wide experience has exposed us to lock
manipulation techniques from all around the globe, and we have
used this knowledge to effectively arm each and every one of our
high security products with ample defense mechanisms such as:
• Stainless steel mushroom pins, which are tapered and
shouldered to create “false” shear lines while picking or
bumping is being attempted
• Our patented anti-picking pin set, which ensure that any time
tension is applied, the top and bottom pins interlock to further
deter attacks
• Our patented, enhanced design anti-drill pins
Mul-T-Lock's high-security cylinders boast an impressive UL437
listing for pick and drill resistance and are specifically
tested against bump attacks as it is a requirement of the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN) testing
laboratories (one of the many international organizations that
certifies Mul-T-Lock products) that all tested high security
locks be resistant against bumping. And Mul-T-Lock’s strict key
control procedures, which ensure that our unique
patent-protected Interactive® keys never fall into the wrong
hands, virtually eliminates a criminal’s ability to even fashion
a bump key.
Furthermore, Mul-T-Lock offers multiple types of locking
solutions including mechanical deadbolts, mortise locks,
retrofit cylinders, padlocks, utility locks, multipoint locks,
and cylindrical locksets as well as an impressive
electromechanical locking line that can all be integrated into a
single system; so high security doesn’t have to be complicated
or inconvenient. The bottom line is simply that when you
consider the things that you’re protecting: your home, your
valuables and keepsakes, your money, and even your family – high
security just makes sense; the idea of using a $20 lock to
protect a home or business filled with things of immeasurable
value doesn’t.
In addition to installing a Mul-T-Lock high security lock to
provide the ultimate protection against unauthorized entry
attempts, Mul-T-Lock also offers the following safety tips that
you can use to prevent your home or business from becoming a
potential target. Knowing that you’ve taken every possible
precaution to avoid unauthorized entry and that you are
protected by Mul-T-Lock’s unbeatable high security solution will
improve your security and your piece of mind:
• Community Awareness – talk to your neighbors about organizing
a neighborhood watch effort, or simply let them know when you
will be out of town and ask them to keep an eye on your home
while you’re away
• Clear Landscaping – keep the landscaping around your home as
neat and revealing as possible. With less places for potential
criminals to lurk, a wide open space will deter them from
choosing your home or business as a potential target
• Well-Lit Exteriors – just as clearing away unnecessary trees
and shrubbery deters criminals with the risk of getting caught,
well-lit entrances and perimeters will discourage would-be
intruders.
• Motion Sensors and Security Systems – added security measures
such as motion sensors and alarm systems never hurt.
To learn more about how Mul-T-Lock can offer you the high
security protection you need, visit Double A Security, Inc.
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