That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware
In Brief Posted: 8:48 AM PDT · August 25, 2026 Image Credits:Leon Neal / Getty Images 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.
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- Fact 1: In Brief Posted: 8:48 AM PDT · August 25, 2026 Image Credits:Leon Neal / Getty Images 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.
- Fact 2: 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.
- Fact 3: 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.
- Fact 4: Cybercriminals have created fake websites impersonating Rockstar, the developer behind GTA 6.
In Brief Posted: 8:48 AM PDT · August 25, 2026 Image Credits:Leon Neal / Getty Images 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.
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Original source: TechCrunch
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