A prelude to cybersecurity challenges in the metaverse

The metaverse represents a transformative concept that has amassed substantial attention in recent years, with big corporations vying to gain hegemony over this domain. While revolutionizing the way we interact with and experience our environment, the metaverse unlocks a vast potential for cyber cri...

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Authors: Bhaskar, Shashwath (Author) ; Kuna, Aiesha (Author) ; Jayakumar, Akshaya (Author) ; Lakshmi, D. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Forecasting cyber crimes in the age of the metaverse
Year: 2024, Pages: 149-170
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