When a new technology comes along, cybercriminals and scammers almost immediately take a look to see what’s in it for them.

The Internet, smartphones, and the Internet of Things have become increasingly part of the way we live our lives, and all of these technologies are in the crosshairs of malicious hackers looking to steal passwords, personal information, data banking and more.

Therefore, as the metaverse and virtual reality emerge as a new way to live, work and relax on the Internet, these platforms will also quickly become the target of cybercriminals, eager to find and exploit vulnerabilities in hardware and the software or perhaps using the technology to support their scams.

Now, Facebook owner Meta, who is pouring big money into his metaverse-building projects, wants…