Risks due to Cyber Security in Augmented Reality!
Augmented Reality (AR) is revolutionizing sectors, ranging from gaming and retail to healthcare and production. Although AR promises fascinating new opportunities, it is also a source of significant cyber security challenges that businesses and users need to face by Chris Curran and Matt Cohen Chris Curran is managing director and chief technologist at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and Matt Cohen is a partner at the firm. However, with the ever-expanding nature of AR applications comes the need for cyber security software to be implemented above all — to weight up potential threats. The Main Cyber Security Risks for Augmented Reality Data Privacy Threats AR applications gather a lot of data from users, such as their location, preferences, and their real-world environment. These data streams are the perfect fodder for hackers, opening the door to identity theft, surveillance, and unauthorized access to sensitive materials. A business will risk exposure to malicious actors if it does not hav...