Sensor Security in Virtual Reality: Exploration and Mitigation

Tao Ni*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Virtual Reality (VR) technology, extensively utilized in gaming, social networking, and online collaboration, has raised significant security concerns due to the array of sensors integrated into VR headsets. This paper discusses several of our ongoing research that explore sensor vulnerabilities within VR headsets and proposes appropriate mitigation strategies. Specifically, we focus on three types of embedded sensors in VR headsets: unrestricted motion sensors, optical sensors, and eye-tracking sensors. Our investigation outlines the potential attacks exploiting these sensor vulnerabilities, which could result in privacy leakage and malicious signal injections. Furthermore, we detail the design and implementation of effective countermeasures to defend against these threats. © 2024 Copyright is held by the owner/author(s). Publication rights licensed to ACM.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2024: The 22nd Annual International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications and Services
Subtitle of host publicationMOBISYS’24
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)979-8-4007-0581-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024
Event22nd ACM International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications, and Services (ACM MobiSys 2024) - Toranomon Hills Forum, Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 3 Jun 20247 Jun 2024
https://www.sigmobile.org/mobisys/2024/
https://dl.acm.org/conference/mobisys

Conference

Conference22nd ACM International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications, and Services (ACM MobiSys 2024)
Abbreviated titleMobiSys'24
PlaceJapan
CityTokyo
Period3/06/247/06/24
Internet address

Research Keywords

  • Sensor Security
  • Virtual Reality
  • Attacks
  • Countermeasures

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