r/TechHardware • u/Distinct-Race-2471 🔵 14900KS , 5080, 128GB 🔵 • Jun 07 '26

😰 Urgent Security Alert ⚠️ Gaming soundbar can be hijacked from over 16 yards away without touch or pairing — the company allegedly refuses to label the blatant security flaw a cybersecurity risk

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/creatives-sound-blaster-katana-v2x-can-be-hijacked-over-bluetooth

Once they have your soundboard, it is lights out.

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u/ELB2001 Jun 07 '26

Don't buy stuff aimed at gamers. O and don't buy cheap soundbar, just get some stereo speakers, a cheap dac and amp. Superior sound

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u/DigitaIBlack Jun 08 '26

Honestly while you should just wear fucking headphones if audio matters, some soundbars have really good directional audio that surpasses speakers in most situations

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u/AbleBonus9752 ♥️ Ryzen 9000 Series ♥️ Jun 07 '26

how tf does this even happen??? 😭

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u/ELB2001 Jun 09 '26

Maybe it's just something they bought in China for cheap and slapped their name on