Fake GTA6 ‘Leaked Download’ Caught Spreading RATs, Infostealer and Wiper Ransomware
Brief
Cybersecurity firm Huntress has uncovered a malware campaign that preys on excitement for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA6), packaging remote access trojans, an infostealer, and destructive ransomware inside fake “leaked” copies of the hotly anticipated game.
GTA6 is not due for release for another three months, but a wave of gameplay footage leaks and an official extended look from publisher Rockstar Games have pushed fan anticipation to a fever pitch. Threat actors have moved quickly to capitalise, seeding search results, gaming forums, social media and torrent sites with bogus disc image (ISO) files claiming to offer early access to the game.
According to Huntress, no genuine leaked or playable version of GTA6 currently exists.