Fake GTA VI Build Hides Malware in 113 GB of Empty Code, Disables Windows Defender

A fake build of Grand Theft Auto VI, purporting to be the same playable version used by leaker Cyberleek, has been circulating online. The ISO file weighed over 113 GB, but almost all of that space was filled with empty code designed to conceal a 50 KB virus.

Online sleuth Aidas29506493 decompiled and reverse-engineered the so-called game to verify its contents. According to the analysis, the installer runs a command that disables Windows Defender and whitelists the entire C:\ drive, effectively removing system protection. Once the antivirus is neutralized, malware can operate without restriction unless the user has a third-party security solution installed.

The exact attack vector remains unclear, but the scheme preys on the hype surrounding GTA VI. Rockstar Games has not announced a release date for the title, and any claims of a leaked playable build are highly likely to be fraudulent. Users are strongly advised against downloading such files from untrusted sources and to verify the legitimacy of any leaks before opening them.