'That's the Window Attackers Exploit' — Malware Disguised as Copies of Leaked GTA 6 Copies Are Popping Up on Piracy Sites

Beware: fake copies of GTA 6 are on piracy sites and they're filled with malware

After a leaker claimed to have a playable build of Rockstar's GTA 6, piracy sites have been inundated with fake links you shouldn't trust.

'That's the Window Attackers Exploit' — Malware Disguised as Copies of Leaked GTA 6 Copies Are Popping Up on Piracy Sites

No, despite claims online, there is not a downloadable and playable build of GTA 6 floating around on piracy sites.Earlier this week, a leaker known as CyberLeek began posting alleged gameplay footage from Grand Theft Auto 6. Ever since these leaks began appearing, there's been no shortage of fake news and misleading claims spreading online. Various users have impersonated the leaker on social media to capitalize on the situation, fake AI videos…

GTA 6 Leaker Shows Evidence That They Stole Copy of The Game

Meanwhile, the latest unauthorized leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6 are stirring up concerns they could be exploited to spread malware to curious gamers.

PSA: In the latest GTA 6 leak's aftermath, it's not a good idea to download files with names like totallylegitgta6leakedbuild.exe

While scammers and other ne'er-do-wells leaning into the allure of playing GTA 6 as part of their efforts to spread malware isn't anything new - cybersecurity companies have been issuing warnings about it for months - there appears to have been an uptick in such behaviour following the latest GTA 6 leak. With speculation rampant as to what exactly the hackers known as Cyberleek may have access to, now is not the time to be downloading any files …