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Pwnd Blaster: Hacking your PC using your speaker without ever touching it (blog.nns.ee)
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[–] aMockTie@piefed.world 6 points 13 hours ago

I don't understand how this can still happen with a well known brand in 2026. Personally the microphone is the least concerning aspect of this finding, since a Bluetooth connection would still be required. With more dedicated research, the BadUSB aspect is far more concerning in my book. Plug the speaker into a computer, even once and only to charge, and the computer is pwned? Preventing any future patching? I don't know how I could ever trust one of these devices going forward.