CyberLeek threatens to release full playable GTA 6 build after leaking 25 minutes of footage, tied to a crypto token market cap
The leaker CyberLeek, behind a series of leaks of Rockstar Games' upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, has threatened to publish a complete, playable build of the game. The threat followed the release of about 25 minutes of new footage, which Eurogamer reviewed and judged to appear legitimate, noting it carried CyberLeek's emblem. Instead of demanding a direct ransom, CyberLeek says it will release the build once its own cryptocurrency coin reaches a US $30 million market cap. It also says it will step back if the game is released on physical disc and a public apology is made. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, is reportedly trying to identify the leaker and has attempted to subpoena Microsoft and Discord for information. The game's official launch is 19 November, and the article warns that fake "leaked game" downloads and dubious crypto tokens pose a risk to fans.
Detalhes técnicos
- The article does not describe how the game assets were obtained or give any technical indicators.
- CyberLeek offers to show specific scenes on request as proof of access to the full game.
- The extortion model is unusual: the pressure is aimed at the fan audience, who are asked to pump a crypto token, rather than at the victim company.
- The article gives no guarantee that a playable build will be released even if the market cap target is met.
Remediação
- Gamers should not download supposedly leaked game builds. Such files are a likely malware lure.
- Avoid buying the crypto token tied to the leak demands.
- The article cites Stop Killing Games, a campaign group, as distancing itself from CyberLeek and urging gamers not to encourage the leaker.
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CyberLeek threatens to release full playable GTA 6 build after leaking 25 minutes of footage, tied to a crypto token market cap
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The leaker CyberLeek, behind a series of leaks of Rockstar Games' upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, has threatened to publish a complete, playable build of the game. The threat followed the release of about 25 minutes of new footage, which Eurogamer reviewed and judged to appear legitimate, noting it carried CyberLeek's emblem. Instead of demanding a direct ransom, CyberLeek says it will release the build once its own cryptocurrency coin reaches a US $30 million market cap. It also says it will step back if the game is released on physical disc and a public apology is made. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, is reportedly trying to identify the leaker and has attempted to subpoena Microsoft and Discord for information. The game's official launch is 19 November, and the article warns that fake "leaked game" downloads and dubious crypto tokens pose a risk to fans.
Technical Details
- The article does not describe how the game assets were obtained or give any technical indicators.
- CyberLeek offers to show specific scenes on request as proof of access to the full game.
- The extortion model is unusual: the pressure is aimed at the fan audience, who are asked to pump a crypto token, rather than at the victim company.
- The article gives no guarantee that a playable build will be released even if the market cap target is met.
Remediation
- Gamers should not download supposedly leaked game builds. Such files are a likely malware lure.
- Avoid buying the crypto token tied to the leak demands.
- The article cites Stop Killing Games, a campaign group, as distancing itself from CyberLeek and urging gamers not to encourage the leaker.