That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware
Cybercriminals are creating fake websites promising a playable demo of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI to distribute malware. This malicious software is designed to steal sensitive user data, including passwords and browser cookies.
Why it matters
It highlights the increasing trend of hackers exploiting high-profile gaming anticipation to compromise personal cybersecurity.
In the long wait for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, an open-world game about crime, some in the gaming community are being targeted by cybercriminals in the real world.
Fans are still waiting for the game more than a decade after the release of GTA 5, which sold more copies than any game ever, except for Minecraft. Now, after multiple GTA 6 delays and with some fans desperate for any scrap of news, hackers are using the cover as a perfect opportunity to target eager gamers.
Cybercriminals have created fake websites impersonating Rockstar, the developer behind GTA 6. These websites advertise a playable GTA 6 demo — but no legitimate demo exists. Once the unsuspecting gamer goes to download the on the “Play Now” button, they download a file that looks like a game installer, but is actually malware, according to the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes .
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