"Meta's Virtual Reality Headset Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks: Researcher"

Researcher Harish Santhanalakshmi Ganesan demonstrated the delivery of malware to Meta's Quest 3 headset. He took on claims that it is almost impossible to install malware on Quest 3 VR, and did it without enabling developer mode. Googling led him to a method to install "CovidLock" ransomware on his headset. The ransomware targets Android devices, pretending to be a COVID-19 tracker app and gaining additional permissions to the point where it can lock users out and display a ransom note. This article continues to discuss the demonstrated possibility of delivering malware to Meta's Quest 3 headset.

SecurityWeek reports "Meta's Virtual Reality Headset Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks: Researcher"

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