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Fake Grand Theft Auto VI downloads are becoming a route into crypto wallets. Researchers have identified malware that steals wallet data from infected computers and a separate fake sales page that asks users to transfer nearly all their Solana.
On November 13, Help Net Security reported that Cynet researchers traced a supposed GTA 6 executable promoted through Google Colab to a ZIP archive containing WARDEN Stealer. The malware collects saved passwords, browser cookies, Steam and Roblox credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet data. It can inject code into browsers, replace copied crypto addresses, and download more malware. Its README instructs users to run it as administrator and bypass security warnings. The file contains no game assets or Rockstar signatures.
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Meanwhile, SafeBrowz examined latestgta6.com, which advertised a leaked copy for $50 or 1 $SOL. Researchers said the Solana button checks a connected Phantom wallet’s balance, reserves 0.005 $SOL for fees, and requests the rest be sent to a fixed address. A wallet holding 25 $SOL would therefore be asked to transfer 24.995 $SOL, not 1 $SOL. The transaction still requires user approval and a signature; simply visiting the page does not transfer funds. A signed Solana transfer cannot be reversed.
