When it comes to Metaverse, it is acknowledged as the world that is way beyond the universe. It is basically a combination of the digital and real-world that brings in technology that allows capturing the of data that has never been captured before. So, the experts have a lot of time in hand to assess the kind of issues that can be generated because of the Metaverse.
In fact, most of the big names like Apple and Microsoft are, in fact, going the distance, and so is Facebook, where they actually think it to be the most important aspect of their business. If you are thinking about what can be privacy issues coming attached with the same, then the next segment can certainly assist. Let’s check it out:
Ongoing Privacy Issues
Social media related issues are already causing a lot of trouble not only for the individuals but also for the businesses. The experts are addressing these issues, and Metaverse is always going to worsen the situation. As per the reports, more than 3.40 billion individuals are connected with each other and all thanks to social media channels. This means that more than 45 percent of the world’s population is on social media accounts. So, the amount of personal information available here is quite huge, and the number is supposed to get bigger with all the sharing aspects happening constantly.
At present, the government has nothing had much involvement in this data. But, for an analytic, this data is nothing but pure gold. This data can be used to understand people and present them the services and products in such a way that they go for the same. This is why the number of phishing emails and attacks has got up ever since social media accounts came into play.
In fact, today, there are tools that can help in the process of collecting the data that can be used for the purpose of hacking or making data breaches. Botnets have to be one such tool that is considered for the purpose of getting more and more personal information and exclusively getting them monetized. These social media bots are actually a type of automated profile that collects the information and then make them pay for it.
Another major issue that comes along this line has to be Malware. There is no doubt in stating that none of these issues is running from us pretty soon. And with the arrival of Metaverse, things are bound to get even more horrific and problematic.
Metaverse: All About it
When it comes to Metaverse, it is there available in different forms. To help you understand a lot clear, you can look at the example of a game, namely Fortnite. There are several applications that have been published by the small developers but still, the future Metaverse by Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook looks quite different. They are always looking for a Mixed Reality. When it comes to Mixed Reality, it is basically a hybrid form of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
This means that all the aspects, things, and objects can today have a digital avatar in the world of Metaverse. This means that the gap is going to be bridged in the communication between the virtual and real world with the help of the Metaverse. The ones who are acting or performing in the real world can also get repeated in the virtual domain. Not only this, even the actions in the virtual world can be performed in the real world with the assistance of the Metaverse.
One such reality has to be digital twins. Today, there are several applications where the flooring and production are being planned with the use of digital twin, and as and when they are convinced with the process, they are passed on the real factor floor automatically. So, the interaction and merger will become natural with the assistance of Metaverse.
Metaverse: The Hardware Saga
As stated, Metaverse is all about collecting data that has never been collected before. So, it is going to require new devices and hardware for the process of data collection. In fact, getting a new set of devices or hardware is certainly one of the proponents of this technology. You might see the eyepiece that can help you feel the surroundings for real. But, this is considered for the purpose of collecting the data related to head and eye movement.
Not only this, with the help of the respective device, they are also going to collect the data related to hand movement, facial reactions, and more. In fact, with the help of this data, you can also consider capturing iris biometrics and even fingerprints. This can certainly bring in a whole lot of security and privacy-related issues as well.
In fact, as per the specialist, if you add a new data dimension to the existing one, then certainly there is a huge insight possibility. These insights can lead to new innovations by giving predictability and patterns related to something. But, with more and more data being captured, the chances of issues are also getting higher with the integration of Metaverse.
Today Facebook has got its application developed following policies and regulations of both the App Store and Play Store. So, they are going to follow the rules specified by both Google and Apple. When it comes to Facebook acquired Oculus VR, it is completely independent and does not follow Play Store and App Store. But, the security of these applications or devices can certainly become critical because of the enormous amount of data they are collecting for their specific needs.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you are clear about the security and privacy threats related to Metaverse that can become a huge problem in the time to come. Metaverse has still a long way to go, and there is still a huge debate going on whether the integration of the same has been successful or not. But, yes, you just cannot ignore any kind of security or privacy-related issues like this.
Author Bio
Neha Singh is the Founder & CEO of Securium Solutions with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in ECSA, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Management, and Business Development. She loves traveling and tracking.
