THE METAVERSE is still in its infancy, but experts say it is fast becoming a new target for cyberattacks. David Stinner, president and founder of USitek, an IT solutions provider in Tonawanda, N.Y., is concerned companies are not paying enough attention to metaverse security risks as they explore use cases.
Cybersecurity awareness is the first step toward protecting personal data in the metaverse, according to Wong. “Install two-factor authentication, when possible,” because identity fraud by creating false avatars could lead customers to share private and financial data with the imposters,” she points out. Tools to safeguard the customer data collected during visits must be implemented.