Kaspersky warns GTA 6 fans about fake leaks and 'early access' scams

According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, scammers are taking advantage of the build-up to Grand Theft Auto VI by targeting players with supposed leaked builds of the game and other promises of getting in before launch. In a guide published on October 6, the firm outlines how these schemes work and how gamers can avoid being caught out.

Kaspersky reports that the bait centers on two kinds of offers: so-called leaked versions of GTA VI, and 'early access' to the game ahead of its official release. Both play on the same impulse, the desire to get hands-on time with one of the most anticipated games in years before everyone else.

For context, Rockstar Games has not announced any public early access program, beta or pre-release build for GTA VI. Any official news about how and when players can get the game would come through Rockstar's own channels, such as its website and Newswire, or through established platform storefronts.

That makes unsolicited offers of downloads, access codes or private test invitations a clear warning sign. Files presented as leaked builds and links promising early play are common ways for scammers to spread malware or harvest account and payment details.

As GTA VI's launch approaches, fans can expect this kind of activity to increase rather than fade. The safest approach is to treat any shortcut to the game with suspicion and rely only on official announcements from Rockstar and Take-Two.