The metaverse is here and web 3.0 is just beginning. As businesses begin to embrace a fusion of our physical and digital realities, we can expect to see many new virtual worlds in the near future.

While exploring uncharted digital territories with stylish headgear and sensors sounds like fun, life in the metaverse comes with its own set of risks.

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New dangers in the metaverse

Interpol, the global law enforcement agency, has said it is preparing for new risks that could emerge from the metaverse. New types of cybercrime could emerge and the scale of existing crimes could increase..

Madan Oberoi, executive director of technology and innovation at Interpol, told Reuters that Interpol’s member countries have raised concerns about possible crime in…