Waiting for GTA 6 to release? Experts warn fans to beware of fake downloads that can lead to cyberattacks
Amid fans awaiting the release of GTA 6, experts warn that with GTA 6¡¯s delay to May 2026, cybercriminals are exploiting fan excitement by spreading fake downloads and scams. Over 4.4 million attack attempts linked to GTA content highlight rising cybersecurity risks ahead of the game¡¯s launch.
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is expected for a 2026 debut; amid this, cybersecurity experts are anticipating a surge in malicious activity.
According to a Financial Express report, threat actors are likely to capitalise on the excitement by spreading fake game installers, phoney beta invitations, and misleading early access offers to trick enthusiastic fans.
Even though GTA V was launched over ten years ago, the Grand Theft Auto series continues to be a main target for cyber threats, mainly because of its vast modding community and highly engaged online players.
Fake GTA 6 downloads may lead to cyberattacks ahead of the 2026 launch
As per Kaspersky, there were 4,456,499 cases in which attackers tried to breach systems using files disguised as GTA-linked content.
The latest report noted that researchers carried out a comprehensive investigation using 20 top games favoured by Gen Z, such as titles like GTA, NBA, FIFA, The Sims and Genshin Impact, as key search items.
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Covering the period from Q2 2024 to Q1 2025, the study highlighted March 2025 as the peak month, with an alarming 1,842,370 attempted cyberattacks recorded.
When is GTA 6 expected to launch?
GTA 6, widely regarded as one of the most highly anticipated games ever, has now been officially delayed until May 2026. Originally planned for a console release by the end of this year, Rockstar Games¡¯ latest instalment has faced setbacks in its launch schedule.
Price of GTA 6 in India
The anticipated price for GTA 6's standard version is about Rs 5,999 in India. While the deluxe or collector¡¯s editions may carry a price tag of around Rs 7,299 or more. Internationally, the game may carry a price tag of nearly $100, which translates to approximately ?9,000.
Grand Theft Auto V, the series' earlier flagship release, is recognised as the world's second-best-selling video game.
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