Identity Threats in the Metaverse and Future Research Opportunities

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    Abstract

    The metaverse is the next-generation internet, which can be described as three-dimensional virtual environments that reflect different aspects of the physical world. Users can engage in various experiences while representing themselves as customizable digital avatars. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain are key technologies that power immersion, interoperability, automation, and 3D elements of the metaverse. Recently, the metaverse has gained significant attention from the tech industry, especially with Facebook rebranding to Meta and announcing its vision for the future metaverse. The metaverse has many applications, including gaming, entertainment, shopping, education, healthcare, and work. Despite the revolutionary potential of the metaverse, several cybersecurity and privacy issues are inevitable and need to be addressed. Specifically, this paper focuses on highlighting identity-related risks for metaverse users. First, an overview of the metaverse elements, technologies, and characteristics is presented, along with a proposed definition of what a user's digital identity represents in the metaverse. Accordingly, potential identity risks and cybersecurity threats are discussed. Finally, AI and biometric authentication techniques are presented as possible solutions and future research opportunities.

    Original languageBritish English
    Title of host publication2nd International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security, ICBATS 2023
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    ISBN (Electronic)9798350335644
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2023
    Event2nd International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security, ICBATS 2023 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: 7 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

    Publication series

    Name2nd International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security, ICBATS 2023

    Conference

    Conference2nd International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security, ICBATS 2023
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityDubai
    Period7/03/238/03/23

    Keywords

    • artificial intelligence
    • augmented reality
    • authentication
    • biometrics
    • cybersecurity
    • digital identity
    • digital twin
    • metaverse
    • virtual reality

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