GTA 6 leaker CyberLeek is now reportedly threatening to release a full, playable build of the game
A leaker known as CyberLeek is threatening to release a full, playable build of GTA 6 unless their cryptocurrency reaches a specific market cap. Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two are actively investigating the security breach.
Why it matters
Highlights significant cybersecurity and intellectual property risks facing major entertainment companies during product development.
The threat was posted on CyberLeek's website after the leaker shared 25 minutes of footage from the game earlier this week.
Rockstar has previously issued statements regarding the leaker, noting that the leaks are "heartbreaking" and that "this is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time". Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, has been hunting for the person behind the leaks, and has tried to subpoena Discord for information pertaining to the leaker's identity.
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