Cynet researchers followed a “GTA 6 EXE file download” link from a Google Colab notebook to a ZIP archive and found a WARDEN Stealer loader inside. The malware takes saved passwords, browser cookies, Steam and Roblox credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet data from the machine it runs on. A Google Colab notebook promotes a fake GTA 6 executable download (Source: Cynet) Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19 with no PC version.
Fake GTA 6 download goes after Steam logins and crypto wallet data
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