Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCyber criminals are exploiting the significant anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI by targeting individuals seeking early access to the game, according to security researchers. Scammers are using malicious links on social media and email, leading to phishing pages that request users' login details for gaming platforms or Google accounts. Some scam links may contain malware designed to grant hackers remote access to a user's device. Artificial intelligence is also being used to create scam websites that promise early access to GTA 6, often demanding cryptocurrency payments in order to download the game, according to cyber security firm Malwarebytes. Security researchers are advising people to be cautious of online ads or social media posts claiming to offer early access, and to only pre-order GTA 6 through official channels.In fullGTA 6 fans are getting tricked by early access scamsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Grand Theft Auto VI fans warned of malicious early access scams
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCyber criminals are exploiting the significant anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI by targeting individuals seeking early access to the game, according to security researchers. Scammers are using malicious links on social media and email, leading to phishing pages that request users' login details for gaming platforms or Google accounts. Some scam links may contain malware designed to grant hackers remote access to a user's device. Artificial intelligence is also being used to create scam websites that promise early access to GTA 6, often demanding cryptocurrency payments in order to download the game, according to cyber security firm Malwarebytes. Security researchers are advising people to be cautious of online ads or social media posts claiming to offer early access, and to only pre-order GTA 6 through official channels.In fullGTA 6 fans are getting tricked by early access scamsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
