Fake GTA VI ISO circulates on the internet a few days after leak, internet sleuths claim 113GB download is padded malware — testers claim file is 99.99% empty zeroes with 50KB virus embedded
A 113GB GTA VI ISO file is circulating on the internet, with its file name making it seem like it was the game build that Cyberleek is allegedly in possession of. But upon further investigation, it appears to just be a 50KB virus padded with zeroes to make it look like the real thing.
A GTA VI ISO file, circulating online with a claimed 113GB size, has been scrutinized by internet sleuths who claim it is nothing more than a malicious virus. X user @GTAGolden_ posted about the file, but did not specify the source of their information. @Aidas29506493, responding on X, stated the file was "fully fake and full of viruses."
Further examination revealed the ISO contains mostly junk data, with a 50KB virus embedded within. The decompiled bytecode allegedly includes commands to grant full access to the C:\ drive in Windows Defender and to terminate security software. Rockstar, the developers of Grand Theft Auto VI, had set a release date for November, but leaks have already surfaced daily.
Cyberleek, the leaker behind the GTA VI leaks, claimed to be protesting Rockstar's decision to sell digital copies of the game prior to its release. Take-Two Interactive has attempted to track down the leaker by requesting device IDs from three Discord servers. However, identifying the individual responsible could take time and may lead to further complications if the leaks persist.
Gamers, aware of the hype surrounding GTA VI, are now more likely to be searching for fake ISOs, inadvertently downloading malware disguised as the game's build. Installing pirated software online is never advisable, but torrenting an unreleased game is even riskier. Fans should wait for the official release in November, purchase the game legally, and review it before spending their money.
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