Malware disguised as a playable build of Grand Theft Auto 6 circulates on piracy and torrent sites. Security firm NordVPN warns users not to download the files because they contain malware. A leaker using the handle CyberLeek posted alleged gameplay footage earlier this week. The posts have sparked speculation that a downloadable version of the game is available. According to NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis, the fake downloads have been circulating for months but have resurged with recent leaks. Briedis said attackers exploit fan interest in unreleased content to trick users into visiting unfamiliar sites. The malicious files masquerade as game archives and can compromise users' devices. The pattern mirrors a 2023 hack of Insomniac Games that exposed a playable version of Marvel's Wolverine. That Wolverine build was later scheduled for an official release three years later. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not issued a statement about the reports. Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for an official reveal on August 27 via a Netflix broadcast and a YouTube stream. The game is set for release on November 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PS5. No confirmation has been provided that a functional build exists. The upcoming event will provide the first official presentation of the game.