We can say that the Metaverse is a virtual world. It uses technology, such as Virtual Reality, and allows the interaction of people from anywhere in the world. Like practically everything on the Internet today, we can also find a dark part, which can be used by cybercriminals.
Metaverse to sell stolen data
And yes, just as there is Dark Web, which is a hidden area of the Internet where cybercriminals can sell stolen passwords, trade malware and data of all kinds, also occurs in the Metaverse. They can use it to sell stolen data, passwords and all kinds of information they may have collected.
It is also known as Darkverse, which is basically the dark side of the Metaverse. It is, simply put, the virtual place where hackers can do business. They could sell there the data that they have previously stolen from you, the passwords that have been leaked or a new virus with which they can attack more victims.
They can use bots to send Spam, artificial intelligence to better detect different patterns and steal passwords, generate content that looks real but is actually a scam, etc. All of this can lead to your Facebook, Gmail, bank account password being stolen…
The cybercriminalsOnce again, they have adapted to the new times. They know that there they have a market where they can interact with people from all over the world and thus be able to do business with the stolen data or with that malicious software that they have created.
But what data do they mainly sell? First of all, we must name the personal information. This includes your full name, your phone number, email address, full home address, etc. They could impersonate your identity or use that information to launch more sophisticated Phishing attacks and be more successful.
They also tend to sell quite a bit Bank data, which could have been stolen if you have made an unsafe purchase, for example. In addition, any password to access any platform can be objective. In the latter case, we are talking about services such as Facebook, Gmail and many other popular ones.
How to avoid attacks of this type
What can you do to avoid attacks of this type and your data being sold in the Metaverse? You really should follow the same guidelines we recommend for many other attacks. The essential thing is the common sense. Luckily, in the vast majority of cases, hackers are going to need you to make a mistake to steal your data and passwords. Don’t make their job easier. Do not expose your data more than necessary, be careful when logging in, use strong passwords…
It is good to have a good antivirus. This will help you detect the entry of malicious software. You will be able to scan the system to see if there is any malware that they may be using to steal your information, passwords, etc. There are many options available, but we always recommend that you use one with guarantees.
Furthermore, having the updated equipment It is key to correcting vulnerabilities. Always install the latest versions to prevent hackers from exploiting flaws to steal your information and sell it in the Metaverse. Always check everything you have installed very carefully.
In short, as you can see, cybercriminals are using the Metaverse to sell information and data that they have stolen. It is always important to protect your passwords, systems and any data you are going to give on the network. The time it takes to hack a password will depend on what it is, so we recommend that you use very complex keys.
