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Work item:
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TR.cr-mv
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Subject/title:
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Technical Report: Cyber risks, threats, and harms in the metaverse
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Status:
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Under study
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Approval process:
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Agreement
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Type of work item:
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Technical report
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Version:
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New
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Equivalent number:
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Timing:
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2027-09 (Medium priority)
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Liaison:
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Supporting members:
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Summary:
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The significance in understanding cybersecurity risks in the metaverse includes the implications that breaches and disruptive attacks can have, including data leaks, financial and reputational losses, and long-term damage to the metaverse's development and success. Large data breaches or extensive periods of disruption will deter large scale adoption of the metaverse, incur financial loss related to lost revenue and recovery, and cause reputational damage to metaverse providers and operators. Financial authorities also remain concerned of the impact digital assets may have in disrupting digital-to-physical exchanges and decentralized payments systems, as well as the implications of NFT theft and manipulation on user trust. Addressing these risks and their impacts to users and virtual economies is vital for the future adoption and success of the metaverse.
This TR emphasizes the importance of understanding the cybersecurity landscape in the metaverse. It provides an overview of this emerging digital realm and its potential, highlighting its transformative nature. It also analyses and documents the specific cybersecurity risks, threats, and potential harms associated with the metaverse. This TR covers areas such as identity theft, malware, data breaches, and social engineering. Moreover, it explores the background of cybersecurity risks in the metaverse. Additionally, this TR examines the implications of these cybersecurity risks, including their impact on user trust, virtual economies, and assets.
This TR is developed based on the deliverable of FG-MV, FGMV-10.
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First registration in the WP:
2025-04-22 17:26:42
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Last update:
2025-04-22 18:05:35
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