In recent years, the Metaverse has surged in popularity, with an estimated 400 million users in 2022 alone. This dynamic interactive space combines real-life social interactions with extended reality, creating opportunities for entertainment, socializing, commerce, and business activities. As virtual worlds gain traction, ensuring their security becomes paramount.

33% of developers view data privacy as a major challenge in harnessing the metaverse’s potential. (Source: Agora, April 2022)

In this article, we will focus on the analysis of Metaverse use categories and the threats that are affecting them.