Metaverse News - Hong Kong Police Force Launch New Metaverse Platform Cyberdefender

Authorities noted that "all crimes in cyberspace could also happen in the metaverse," and the purpose of the platform was to encourage crime prevention in the metaverse. The Hong Kong Police Force's cybersecurity branch has established CyberDefender, a new metaverse platform meant to educate the public about the possible dangers linked with Web3 and the metaverse. On the same day it was released, the platform hosted an event called "Exploring the Metaverse," which spanned three virtual venues and discussed crime prevention tactics within the metaverse. During the event, the CSTCB's head inspector, Ip Cheuk-yu, emphasized the significance of being cautious in the metaverse. He asked guests to use the same level of caution they use when using the internet, stating After a significant increase in the number of crimes involving virtual assets that were reported in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2023, the Hong Kong Police Force intends to intensify its education programs on technology crime, particularly for "the younger generation." During the first quarter of 2023, it was discovered that 663 cases involving virtual assets were reported in Hong Kong.