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How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched

The USB-connected Sound Blaster Katana V2X speaker exhibits a behavior that allows it to infect a PC without physical interaction, though the seller does not classify it as a vulnerability. This discovery highlights potential security risks associated with peripheral devices, even those not typically considered security threats.

Ars Technica·Jun 5, 2026

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