Scammers exploit GTA 6 hype to spread malware and crypto scams
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What happened
Netcraft reports that scammers are promoting supposed leaked builds, early copies and mobile versions of Grand Theft Auto VI weeks before its 19 November launch. Netcraft examined GTA VI-themed domains that appeared between 1 July and 27 October 2026, and found that many lures borrow the name of the leaker CyberLeek. The campaigns push malware and crypto scams.
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What to do
- Do not download leaked builds, early copies or mobile versions of GTA VI from unofficial sites.
- Be wary of any offer that asks you to pay in cryptocurrency for early access to the game.
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