physical security

Johnson Controls’ iSTAR Ultra family of door controllers contains a cluster of high‑impact vulnerabilities that — if left unpatched — can give remote attackers a path to root access, firmware modification, and local console takeover, creating a direct route from network compromise to physical...

July 2025 emerged as a sobering reminder of the relentless escalation in both the sophistication and scale of global cybersecurity threats. Critical vulnerabilities in ubiquitous platforms like Google Chrome, SharePoint, NVIDIA’s container technology, and core enterprise appliances have been...

A critical vulnerability has struck at the heart of Windows security, putting BitLocker’s much-touted full-disk encryption under the microscope. Dubbed CVE-2025-48818, this flaw exposes millions of devices to the risk of unauthorized data access—not through high-tech remote exploits, but via a...

A newly disclosed flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-48818, has drawn urgent attention to the integrity of Microsoft’s BitLocker drive encryption, threatening to upend long-standing assumptions about physical security and data privacy on Windows devices. BitLocker, a staple security feature for millions...

CVE-2025-26637 is a security vulnerability identified in Windows BitLocker, a full-disk encryption feature designed to protect data on Windows devices. This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass BitLocker's security mechanisms through a physical attack, potentially granting...

A recent Microsoft security advisory has raised serious concerns over CVE-2025-48800—a new BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability that spotlights potential risks in Windows’ physical security landscape. BitLocker, a cornerstone of Microsoft’s drive for data protection since its...

BitLocker, Microsoft's full-disk encryption feature, is designed to protect data by encrypting entire volumes, thereby preventing unauthorized access in the event of physical theft or loss. However, a recently disclosed vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48003, has raised significant concerns...

A recently disclosed vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48001, has raised significant concerns regarding the security of Windows BitLocker, Microsoft's full-disk encryption feature. This flaw, stemming from a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition, allows unauthorized attackers...

Industrial control systems form the backbone of countless essential infrastructure sectors, from energy to manufacturing, utilities, and transportation. As these environments increasingly adopt Internet-connected technologies and IT-OT convergence continues, the risk profile for such systems...

Across the corridors of modern industry, from manufacturing plants to energy facilities, the seamless orchestration of machines is the lifeblood of progress. Yet as these operational technology (OT) environments become increasingly intricate, the threats lurking at their digital gates grow both...

March 2025’s arrival in the world of Microsoft security sees another Patch Tuesday rolling out 57 fresh vulnerabilities. That figure is in line with recent months, but the real story is tucked within the details: Microsoft acknowledges active exploitation for as many as six vulnerabilities, all...

If you ever thought the world of physical security systems was as impenetrable as the steel doors they control, the latest revelation about the Nice Linear eMerge E3 might make you want to double-check who’s outside before buzzing them in. Executive Summary With a Twist Let’s start with the...

In the world of wireless industrial communications, not every threat can be launched from the dark corners of the internet. Sometimes, it takes a pair of boots, a bolt-cutter, and a deep knowledge of obscure file systems to crack open systems running the backbone of our critical infrastructure...

Introduction In today’s threat landscape, no security feature is invincible—even those built into your operating system. A recent advisory has spotlighted CVE-2025-26637, a vulnerability in Windows BitLocker that potentially allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a critical security feature...

A newly disclosed vulnerability—CVE-2025-24055—has captured the attention of IT security professionals and Windows users alike. This vulnerability, found in the Windows USB Video Class (UVC) system driver, involves an out-of-bounds read condition that can allow an authorized attacker with...

Windows NTFS has long been the backbone of Windows file management, but even the most stalwart systems can harbor vulnerabilities that require our attention. One such issue, CVE-2025-24984, has recently emerged as a potential gateway for unauthorized information disclosure. In this case, the...

In the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity, even trusted system components can become unexpected gateways for attack. The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-24987—a vulnerability affecting the Windows USB Video Class System Driver—illustrates that no part of your Windows experience is entirely...

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, the lines between cyber and physical security are vanishing. As Windows users, we pride ourselves on software updates, security patches, and clever firewalls. But what happens when a cloned access card or a rogue USB breaches your organization’s...

In a significant move for both the physical security and cybersecurity realms, security software powerhouse Genetec has successfully completed the rigorous Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment. This achievement not only reinforces Genetec's commitment to top-tier security...

What Happened? In a remarkable demonstration of technical prowess, cybersecurity researchers have shone a spotlight on a critical vulnerability in Windows 11’s BitLocker encryption system. BitLocker, a cornerstone security feature in Windows, is specifically designed to safeguard your data using...