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GTA 6 leak hype abused to distribute Vidar infostealer malware

📅 26 August 2026 at 14:26 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
GTA 6 leak hype abused to distribute Vidar infostealer malware

Malicious websites impersonating Rockstar Games are exploiting interest in Grand Theft Auto VI leaks and an upcoming official preview to distribute the Vidar information stealer. The campaign uses fake “Play Now” and “Official Download” prompts that deliver a 1.1 MB executable named gta6_installer.exe. Malwarebytes identified a network of fraudulent Rockstar-themed sites appearing in searches for … The post GTA 6 leak hype abused to distribute Vidar infostealer malware appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

Malicious websites impersonating Rockstar Games exploited interest in GTA 6 leaks to distribute Vidar infostealer malware, targeting users who downloaded the fake installer, which contained stolen credentials and browsing history.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
ChromeEdgeFirefoxBraveOperaVivaldiThunderbird profilesPerplexity's Comet browserWebView2 component used by Roblox Studio
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Users who downloaded the fake installer, particularly those in the gaming industry and individuals with saved credentials or browsing history
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Scan affected system for malware
2Change important passwords from a clean device
3Revoke all active sessions and review accounts for unauthorized changes

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