GTA 6 leaker hunt is on, as Rockstar owners Take-Two file subpoenas asking Microsoft and Discord for records
Well, the chase has begun. Rockstar parent company Take-Two are after the identity of the hacker or hackers behind this week's GTA 6 leak. Having spent a number of days swatting clips with takedowns, while the leakers dumped more and more across the net, Take-Two have filed multiple subpoenas in federal district court asking Microsoft and Discord to share records related to accounts which have…
Take-Two Interactive, the developer behind Grand Theft Auto 6, has taken steps to identify the source of the ongoing leaks surrounding the highly anticipated game. The publisher has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord, requesting user data and records of accounts associated with the leaks. According to a Kotaku report, Take-Two is seeking the identity of the alleged infringer or infringers, as well as any relevant business and investigative records.
Both companies have until September 4 to provide the requested information. This move comes as no surprise, as Take-Two is known for aggressively protecting its intellectual property. The leaks have already caused a $2.8 billion hit to the company's market cap, but the stock has since recovered. Despite the financial impact, Take-Two remains committed to tracking down the leakers and holding them accountable for their actions.
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