# The Dark Version Of Metaverse Can Strip You Of Your Identity ## Overview **Authors:** Arti **Publication Date:** 16 June 2022 **Link:** **Keywords:** augmented reality, virtual reality, Metaverse, immersive technology, XR security, XR privacy, identity theft, data protection, cybersecurity **Type:** Blogs ## Summary Many experts are concerned about the possibility that identity theft may become even easier in the metaverse if strict security measures are not implemented. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/security-and-safety/the-dark-version-of-metaverse-can-strip-you-of-your-identity.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.