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Fake GTA 6 Demo Is Actually Malware That Steals Your Passwords and Logged-In Sessions

A fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is being used to steal passwords and active browser sessions from people looking for early access. The campaign turns excitement around game footage and a forthcoming official video into a route for installing an information stealer on Windows devices. The trap begins with convincing websites that impersonate Rockstar […] The post Fake GTA 6 Demo Is Actually Malware That Steals Your Passwords and Logged-In Sessions appeared first on Cyber Security News.
A fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is being used to steal passwords and active browser sessions from people looking for early access. The campaign turns excitement around game footage and a forthcoming official video into a route for installing an information stealer on Windows devices. The trap begins with convincing websites that impersonate Rockstar Games and surface in searches for a GTA 6 demo. Their official-looking download and Play Now buttons deliver a malicious executable…
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