A Survey on Metaverse: Fundamentals, Security, and Privacy
This paper surveys the security and privacy landscape of the metaverse, discussing the convergence of technologies, potential threats (e.g., identity theft, data breaches, and physical safety risks), and countermeasures in various application domains (gaming, social experience, online collaboration, and creator economy). It highlights the unique challenges posed by metaverse characteristics like immersiveness, spatiotemporality, and decentralization, emphasizing the need for innovative security solutions in this rapidly evolving space.