Fake GTA VI sites spread malware ahead of launch
The gist
Security firm Netcraft reviewed GTA VI-themed domains and found fakes offering leaked builds, early access and free keys.
The game launches Nov. 19, so fans hunting early copies are the prime targets.
How it unfolded
- May 26, 2026GTA VI was originally scheduled for release on this date before Rockstar Games delayed its launch to Nov. 19.
- Jun 23, 2026Malwarebytes spotted sites selling GTA 6 early access for cryptocurrency, one of them for $250.
- Jun 24, 2026Bitdefender warned that Rockstar had announced no public beta and flagged unsolicited testing invitations as a scam tactic.
Key terms
- infostealer
- Malware that scans a computer for personal and financial information and sends it to attackers.
- ransomware
- Malware that holds a victim's data hostage, often by encryption, until a ransom is paid.
Source: Wikipedia