Tamper Detected Jun 2026

| Check | Physical Security (Hardware) | Cybersecurity (Software) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Is a cover loose? Did a sensor fall? | Did I just install new software? Did I edit a registry key? | | Power | Are batteries low? | Is the PC battery causing unstable shutdowns? | | Malice | Did someone try to break the sensor? | Is malware trying to disable my protection? | | Fix | Reseat the device/batteries. | Scan for viruses; restore file backups. |

If your security panel says "Tamper Detected," follow these steps: tamper detected

Before you assume a malicious actor is in your basement, check for these boring (and common) culprits: | Check | Physical Security (Hardware) | Cybersecurity

Understanding "Tamper Detected": From Hardware Security to Digital Integrity Did I edit a registry key