While scammers 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 claiming to be GTA 6.
It seems that these less-than-reputable folks are trying to cash in on the excitement surrounding the game by spreading malware disguised as downloads. If you come across files with names like "totallylegitgta6leakedbuild.exe," it's best to steer clear.
What's Happening?
Users on ResetEra and VPN service NordVPN, the latter of whom obviously have a vested interest in convincing people to think about taking more action to secure their PCs and browsing, claim to have observed an uptick in download links to alleged GTA 6 builds on piracy and torrenting sites. Because misinformation just piles atop misinformation nowadays, it also appears that one of the alleged dodgy GTA 6 leaked build listings being circulated on social media could just be a faked screenshot.
Why You Should Be Cautious
Here are a few reasons to think twice before hitting that download button:
It seems that these less-than-reputable folks are trying to cash in on the excitement surrounding the game by spreading malware disguised as downloads. If you come across files with names like "totallylegitgta6leakedbuild.exe," it's best to steer clear.
What's Happening?
Users on ResetEra and VPN service NordVPN, the latter of whom obviously have a vested interest in convincing people to think about taking more action to secure their PCs and browsing, claim to have observed an uptick in download links to alleged GTA 6 builds on piracy and torrenting sites. Because misinformation just piles atop misinformation nowadays, it also appears that one of the alleged dodgy GTA 6 leaked build listings being circulated on social media could just be a faked screenshot.
Why You Should Be Cautious
Here are a few reasons to think twice before hitting that download button:
- Increased Scamming Activity: With the buzz around GTA 6, scammers are more active than ever.
- Malware Risks: Downloading these files can lead to serious security issues for your device.
- Unverified Sources: Many of these downloads are from dubious sites, so you can't trust their legitimacy.
