Hong Kong police recently launched CyberDefender, a metaverse platform designed to raise public awareness about the risks and opportunities associated with web3 and the metaverse. In Q1 2023, police saw a 75% increase in virtual asset losses from Q1 2022, with most cases tied to virtual asset investment.
The Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Police launched the "CyberDefender Metaverse" platform today (May 27) and held its first online event "Exploring the Metaverse" to enlighten the public about the threats and opportunities linked with Web3 and the Metaverse, raise their awareness of new technology crimes, and bring them new experience.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202305/27/P2023052700671.htm