physical attack

The physical attack tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about security vulnerabilities that require an attacker to have physical access to a device. A key example is the Windows BitLocker CVE-2025-55332, which describes a bypass that allows an attacker with physical access to influence BitLocker's boot or recovery decision logic, potentially bypassing protections for encrypted volumes. Topics include how physical attacks exploit platform state mechanisms like TPM and Secure Boot, and mitigation strategies to defend against such threats. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and security-conscious users concerned with physical security of Windows devices.