User Safety and Security in the Metaverse: A Critical Review DOI Creative Commons
Saurabh Sharma, Jaiteg Singh, Ankur Gupta

et al.

IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 5467 - 5487

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The Metaverse envisions a future where immersive online interactions become the norm. However, this vision can only be safely realized if user safety and privacy are prioritized. This review critically evaluates existing security measures within Metaverse. We have highlighted limited ability of solutions to protect against harassment, identity theft, misuse personal data collected in environment. research comprehensively analyzes dimensions virtual worlds presents taxonomy classify unique threats vulnerabilities users may encounter. reveals critical gaps, including lack comprehensive frameworks balanced privacy-preserving models environments. In response, we propose novel Security Architecture designed with Zero-Trust principles. architecture prioritizes control over data, identity, experiences. It also emphasizes proactive mitigate diverse potential harms worlds. Our highlights importance such robust, user-centric enabling that is immersive, safe, secure for all its participants.

Language: Английский

User Safety and Security in the Metaverse: A Critical Review DOI Creative Commons
Saurabh Sharma, Jaiteg Singh, Ankur Gupta

et al.

IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 5467 - 5487

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The Metaverse envisions a future where immersive online interactions become the norm. However, this vision can only be safely realized if user safety and privacy are prioritized. This review critically evaluates existing security measures within Metaverse. We have highlighted limited ability of solutions to protect against harassment, identity theft, misuse personal data collected in environment. research comprehensively analyzes dimensions virtual worlds presents taxonomy classify unique threats vulnerabilities users may encounter. reveals critical gaps, including lack comprehensive frameworks balanced privacy-preserving models environments. In response, we propose novel Security Architecture designed with Zero-Trust principles. architecture prioritizes control over data, identity, experiences. It also emphasizes proactive mitigate diverse potential harms worlds. Our highlights importance such robust, user-centric enabling that is immersive, safe, secure for all its participants.

Language: Английский

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