Bitlock

BitlockType| bicycle lock

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Inception| 2013
Manufacturer| Bitlock
Available| 2015[1]
Website| https://bitlock.co/

The Bitlock is a brand of bicycle lock for securing a bicycle to a pole or other fixture, similar to a standard U-lock but it also incorporates a smartlock that can be activated via bluetooth with a smartphone.[2]

Bitlock specifically, and bluetooth-based locking systems in general, have been criticized for being too easy to hack. In August 2016, Tom's Guide reported that researches had found a vulnerability in the lock which they had reported to the company, but remained unpatched six months later. [3]

Bitlock was initially funding through Kickstarter in 2013 for delivery in 2014, but manufacturing problems delayed delivery.[4][needs update]

## References

1. ↑ Lomas, Natasha (April 28, 2016). "Bitlock crowdfunded a smart bike lock in 2013. What happened next?". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/28/bitlock-crowdfunded-a-smart-bike-lock-in-2013-what-happened-next/.
2. ↑ "Bitlock". http://bitlock.co.
3. ↑ Wagnesil, Paul (August 7, 2016). "75 Percent of Bluetooth Smart Locks Can Be Hacked". Tom's Guide. http://www.tomsguide.com/us/bluetooth-lock-hacks-defcon2016,news-23129.html.
4. ↑ Lomas, Natasha (April 28, 2016). "Bitlock crowdfunded a smart bike lock in 2013. What happened next?". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/28/bitlock-crowdfunded-a-smart-bike-lock-in-2013-what-happened-next/.

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