Security News > 2023 > February > Metaverse adds new dimensions to Web 3.0 cybersecurity

Metaverse poses risks for users and creators While cybersecurity leaders see risk, they're forging ahead Same as it ever was, but in 3D Like the web, metaverse comes with caveat emptor for users Brand reputation risks in 3D. The metaverse is evolving into a 3D digital world for buying, selling, recruiting and training, unbound by geography and currently without clear rules and regulations.

There are two main security threats in the metaverse and web 3.0, according to John Tsangaris, technical security leader at infosec company Optiv.

"Much of what brands are doing in the metaverse is being done by creatives in the company, and in my experience, the CISOs are not being invited to the dance, so the creatives are creating these metaverse experiences for the brand," Williams said.

While cybersecurity leaders see risk, they are forging ahead. Exposure management company Tenable issued a recent report on the metaverse that details security implications IT and cybersecurity experts are mulling, including configuration issues, the expanding threat landscape and blockchain.

Same as it ever was, but in 3D. Ultimately, with challenges around such exploits as spear phishing, malware and ransomware, the metaverse will extend the perennial cybersecurity cat and mouse game, Williams noted, pointing out that the metaverse and Web 3.0 also carry legal restrictions and gray areas that exist in web 2.0.

"Based on what's happening in social media, I think you have to predict it will. Protecting your brand is probably the biggest thing you have to worry about in the metaverse - not creating the brand in the metaverse."

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