Cybercriminals Push Fake GTA 6 Demos to Steal Browser Data as Release Wait Stretches to Nov. 19
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Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 25
Cybercriminals Push Fake GTA 6 Demos to Steal Browser Data as Release Wait Stretches to Nov. 19
2 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 25
Summary
Fake websites posing as Rockstar are offering a downloadable GTA 6 demo that does not exist, luring fans into installing malware instead of a game build.
Malwarebytes said the file is an information stealer built to grab browser-stored passwords, cookies and active login sessions, which can let attackers hijack accounts even with multi-factor authentication enabled.
Multiple GTA 6 delays and more than a decade since GTA 5's release have left fans hungry for news, creating an opening for scams tied to leaks and supposed early access.
GTA 6 is currently due on Nov. 19, 2026, and Netflix is set to air an extended look on Thursday—giving fans a legitimate source of new information as fake demo claims spread.