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A 113 GB GTA 6 build is circulating online, but it appears to be fake

Rockstar Games is warning fans to avoid downloading fake GTA 6 files after malicious actors began distributing malware disguised as a playable 113GB build of the upcoming title.

Key Points

  • Cyberleek leaked authentic GTA 6 development footage, prompting Rockstar Games to issue widespread DMCA takedown notices.
  • Security researchers confirmed that a circulating 113GB file claiming to be a playable GTA 6 build is actually malicious software.
  • Take-Two Interactive has filed subpoenas in the Southern District Court of New York targeting Microsoft and Discord to identify the leakers.
  • The leaker’s primary website and Telegram channel have been taken offline following the company's legal intervention.

Why it Matters

These fraudulent files pose a significant security risk to users by potentially compromising personal data and damaging computer systems. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges major publishers face in protecting intellectual property and user safety during high-profile development leaks.
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