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Of course, this fake GTA VI ISO download is malware — testers reveal 113GB download is 99.99% empty zeroes, with a tiny virus attached
A fake GTA VI ISO circulating on torrent sites is almost entirely empty data, with testers finding 113GB of zeroes concealing a roughly 50KB malware payload. The inflated file size was designed to mimic a legitimate game release. The malicious code reportedly disables Windows Defender and other security tools via PowerShell commands. Interest in GTA VI leaks has made fans easy targets, with Rockstar's official release scheduled for November.
Phantom Stealer Hides Inside PNG Files, Then Steals Your Passwords, Cookies and Crypto
Matched: cryptocurrency
Phantom Stealer is a credential-stealing malware that conceals malicious code inside PNG image files to avoid detection. Once executed on Windows systems, it harvests passwords, browser cookies, cryptocurrency wallet data, and other sensitive information. The malware has been used in campaigns targeting users across multiple countries.