This soundbar can be hijacked over Bluetooth to control your computer, no pairing required
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The takeaway: Security flaws in consumer hardware don't usually begin with something as mundane as a soundbar. But in this case, a device built for audio playback can also act as a wireless bridge, sending commands to a connected computer without requiring pairing.
That scenario comes from research into Creative Technology's Sound Blaster Katana V2X, a midrange soundbar that connects to PCs, Macs, and Linux systems over USB or Bluetooth. Researcher Rasmus Moorats uncovered the issue while experimenting with ways to communicate with the device from Linux. What he discovered went far beyond simple device tinkering.
At the center of the issue is a proprietary communication layer Moorats identified as the Creative Transport Protocol (CTP). The protocol handles routine tasks such as adjusting lighting and sound settings while also enabling two-way communication between...
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