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• Published Subscription Review Article 4 Feb 2026

  3D-Animated Digital Twins in the Metaverse: Security Challenges, Ethical Risks, and Societal Implications

  By Priyanka Priyadarshini, Tarakanta Sahoo

  Abstract: Metaverse is emerging as an immersive digital space where users interact through virtual environments. Within this space, 3D-animated digital twins act as virtual representations of real individuals, objects, and systems, enabling interaction, simulation, and presence beyond physical boundaries. While these digital replicas provide significant opportunities for engagement and innovation, they also raise critical security and ethical concerns. Security vulnerabilities can lead to identity misuse, impersonation, and unauthorized access, threatening personal …

  Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 11–19 Read article →