That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware
That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware
那个虚假的《侠盗猎车手 6》演示版其实只是恶意软件
In the long wait for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, an open-world game about crime, some in the gaming community are being targeted by cybercriminals in the real world. 在等待备受期待的开放世界犯罪游戏《侠盗猎车手 6》（GTA 6）的过程中，一些游戏玩家正成为现实世界中网络犯罪分子的目标。
Fans are still waiting for the game more than a decade after the release of GTA 5, which sold more copies than any game ever, except for Minecraft. Now, after multiple GTA 6 delays and with some fans desperate for any scrap of news, hackers are using the cover as a perfect opportunity to target eager gamers. 在《GTA 5》发布十多年后，粉丝们仍在等待这款续作。除了《我的世界》（Minecraft）之外，《GTA 5》的销量超过了历史上任何其他游戏。如今，在《GTA 6》多次跳票且部分粉丝急于获取任何消息的情况下，黑客们利用这一契机，将急切的玩家作为了攻击目标。
Cybercriminals have created fake websites impersonating Rockstar, the developer behind GTA 6. These websites advertise a playable GTA 6 demo — but no legitimate demo exists. 网络犯罪分子创建了冒充《GTA 6》开发商 Rockstar 的虚假网站。这些网站宣传所谓的“可玩《GTA 6》演示版”——但实际上根本不存在任何官方演示版。
Once the unsuspecting gamer clicks the “Play Now” button, they download a file that looks like a game installer, but is actually malware, according to the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. The malware is an information stealer that is designed to find and take a victim’s passwords, cookies, and logged-in sessions stored in their web browser. 据网络安全公司 Malwarebytes 称，一旦毫无戒心的玩家点击“立即游玩”（Play Now）按钮，他们就会下载一个看起来像游戏安装程序的文件，但实际上却是恶意软件。这种恶意软件是一种信息窃取程序，旨在查找并窃取受害者存储在网络浏览器中的密码、Cookie 和登录会话信息。
These attacks can in some cases allow hackers to log in as if they were the account holder, even when protected by multi-factor authentication. 在某些情况下，即使账户受到多重身份验证（MFA）的保护，这些攻击也可能让黑客直接以账户持有人的身份登录。
After multiple delays, GTA 6 is expected to release on November 19, 2026. On Thursday, Netflix will air an extended look at the game, which could perhaps answer some questions about the legitimacy of various leaks. 经过多次延期，《GTA 6》预计将于 2026 年 11 月 19 日发布。本周四，Netflix 将播出该游戏的加长版预览，这或许能解答关于各种泄露信息真实性的一些疑问。
A relevant reminder as always: Don’t download stuff if you aren’t sure it comes from a reliable source. 一如既往地提醒大家：如果你不确定下载内容是否来自可靠来源，请务必不要下载。