The hack’s codename is startup attack (a reference to the movie “Inception”).
- A hacker creates an application that contains malicious code.
- The VR user becomes “infected” with this application through the Wi-Fi network to which he or she is connected.
- The hacker takes control of the headset: He sees, hears, and even changes everything the user does – browser history, entered passwords, messages, and even social interactions in virtual reality.
- Data theft: An attacker can steal passwords, bank data and personal information.
- Fraud: A hacker may falsify information (such as account balance) to deceive the user.
- Psychological effect: You can even “implant” false memories into a person through VR.
The worst part is that the user is almost defenseless. Only one of the 27 experts who participated in the experiment noticed this problem! The immersion of VR puts us to sleep.
Source: Ferra
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