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Computer Science > Cryptography and Security

Title: Immersed in Reality Secured by Design -- A Comprehensive Analysis of Security Measures in AR/VR Environments

Abstract: Virtual reality and related technologies such as mixed and augmented reality have received extensive coverage in both mainstream and fringe media outlets. When the subject goes to a new AR headset, another AR device, or AR glasses, the talk swiftly shifts to the technical and design details. Unfortunately, no one seemed to care about security. Data theft and other forms of cyberattack pose serious threats to virtual reality systems. Virtual reality goggles are just specialist versions of computers or Internet of Things devices, whereas virtual reality experiences are software packages. As a result, AR systems are just as vulnerable as any other Internet of Things (IoT) device we use on a daily basis, such as computers, tablets, and phones. Preventing and responding to common cybersecurity threats and assaults is crucial. Cybercriminals can exploit virtual reality headsets just like any other computer system. This paper analysis the data breach induced by these assaults could result in a variety of concerns, including but not limited to identity theft, the unauthorized acquisition of personal information or network credentials, damage to hardware and software, and so on. Augmented reality (AR) allows for real-time monitoring and visualization of network activity, system logs, and security alerts. This allows security professionals to immediately identify threats, monitor suspicious activities, and fix any issues that develop. This data can be displayed in an aesthetically pleasing and intuitively structured format using augmented reality interfaces, enabling for faster analysis and decision-making.
Comments: Cybersecurity. Augmented Reality on, Virtual Reality Implementation errors, Data security and efficiency
Subjects: Cryptography and Security (cs.CR); Information Theory (cs.IT)
Cite as: arXiv:2404.16839 [cs.CR]
  (or arXiv:2404.16839v1 [cs.CR] for this version)

Submission history

From: Sameer Chauhan [view email]
[v1] Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:24:52 GMT (396kb)

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