The fever for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI has a dark side. Kaspersky detected multiple fraud campaigns that take advantage of expectation to compromise devices and steal personal information.
Attackers use fake pre-sales, supposed beta versions, and deceptive cryptocurrency tokens. According to the firm, the increase in reports began just after the start of the official pre-sale.
How do they deceive users?
Lisandro Ubiedo, senior analyst at Kaspersky for Latin America, explained the method. Criminals create websites that replicate the game’s visual identity. When entering data for the purchase, the information—names, emails, IDs, and card numbers—is captured. The product never arrives.
Videos are also circulating on social networks with supposed tutorials for downloading beta versions. When these files are executed, malicious programs are installed that operate in the background and facilitate access to personal accounts.
Another modality: portals that promote apocryphal cryptoassets using the brand image without authorization. This causes financial losses for investors.
Recommendations to avoid fraud
Kaspersky recommends purchasing content only from official channels. Verify URLs before entering sensitive data. Use virtual cards or prepaid methods for online transactions. And be wary of links with alleged leaks shared on digital platforms.
