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Facebook VR Headsets Are Vulnerable To "Inception-Style" Hack

Facebook is no stranger to hackers attempting to steal sensitive data from its users online.
The company may also be facing these threats in virtual reality.
In their experiment, researchers were able to attack a user's headset by joining the same WiFi network as them.
If the headset was in developer mode, researchers were then able to plant malware on the device that created a phony home screen experience for the user that looked identical to the real one.
Facebook hasn't yet said if it will fix this vulnerability, but this seems serious enough that the company should be compelled to take action soon.
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This Cyber News was published on facecrooks.com. Publication date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:13:04 +0000


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