Hackers are seizing on Grand Theft Auto IV hype by spreading malware masquerading as early access to the upcoming game.
NordVPN uncovered multiple scam sites pretending to offer exclusive GTA VI beta keys for PlayStation 5 and Xbox gamers. "We need you to help us build Vice City," one of the scam sites says. Another asks users to go through a verification process that actually tricks them into subscribing to a paid service or downloading a program to receive a fake game key.
The more dangerous threat involves hackers spreading Windows-based malware disguised as supposedly cracked versions of GTA VI. The malware appears to be an Nvidia graphics driver, but it actually modifies a PC’s memory, downloads additional malware, and receives further commands from a hacker-controlled server.
GTA VI was supposed to be released today, May 26, before Rockstar Games delayed its launch to Nov. 19. As a result, the threat will likely persist for months, if not longer.
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