Trending Now - GTA 6 Pre-orders Ignite Malware Scams Amid Fan Excitement

WHO:

Insider Gaming - Grand Theft Auto 6 is developed by Rockstar Games.

Insider Gaming - Marijus Briedis is the CTO of NordVPN.

WHAT:

Insider Gaming - Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release on November 19.

Insider Gaming - Pre-orders for GTA 6 are not currently live, but scammers are exploiting the hype.

Insider Gaming - NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team reported a rise in malware, scam campaigns, and phishing sites related to GTA 6.

Insider Gaming - Scam sites are promising free GTA 6 codes, exclusive beta keys, or glimpses of a third trailer.

Insider Gaming - A malicious package detected on May 17, 2026, disguised itself as a legitimate game installer.

WHERE:

Insider Gaming - The scams are targeting fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise online.

WHEN:

Insider Gaming - The report from NordVPN was released after May 17, 2026.

WHY:

Insider Gaming - The excitement surrounding GTA 6 is being exploited by criminals looking to take advantage of fans' desperation for early access.

HOW:

Insider Gaming - Scammers are using phishing attempts to gather Rockstar Social Club account information and creating fake ads offering downloads.

Insider Gaming - Malicious operators are propagating trojan viruses and Android adware through clone sites that replicate piracy and repack sites.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 12:07 UTC)

Grand Theft Auto 6, developed by Rockstar Games, is set to release on November 19, and while pre-orders aren't live yet, scammers are already taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the game. NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team has reported a rise in malware and phishing sites targeting fans, with scammers promising free codes and exclusive beta keys through deceptive ads. Recently, a malicious package disguised as a legitimate game installer was detected, highlighting the risks fans face as they eagerly await the game's launch.