2023-12-13 09:30:00
How to recognize GTA 6 scams and how to protect yourself from them? Discover the precautions to take in order not to fall into the traps of scammers in the following!
The release of GTA 6 was only made official a few days ago with a first trailer, and there are so many scams regarding the game on the web! Indeed, Rockstar Games had announced that GTA 6 will only be released sometime in 2025. However, scammers have already seized on the news offering fake installation files that mimic the installation of an unreleased game on your PC. Meanwhile, these software secretly inject a series of malware into your system.
GTA 6 scams have multiplied in recent hours. It must be understood that it is quite difficult for disbelieving fans of differentiate between malicious files and the original. If you have ever installed a pirated game on your PC, the appearance of this malicious installer is exactly the same as FitGirl Repacks.
The latter is renowned for the publishing compressed versions of pirated games. Then, they are only available for download on dubious and download-hungry websites. Their goal is to encourage users to download so that they fall into their trap.
Prudence is the mother of security, so if you do not want to fall into the net of these scammers, the simplest way is to remain careful. Please note that most of Rockstar’s flagship games are not available upon release. It’s necessary wait for confirmation from the publisher a few months following the official release so that they are available on PC. Some games have never been released on PC, such as Red Dead Revolver and Red Dead Redemption.
So, if you are a PC gamer, you will first need to wait for confirmation from Rockstar Games before anticipating anything else, such as the release date on consoles. In case you fell into the GTA 6 harnesses and you have already downloaded malicious files to your PC, here is how to do it:
- Remove malicious files from your PC immediately
- Format your hard drive or SSD to get rid of malware residue.
Once these steps are completed, your PC will be able to function properly once more, and in the future, only download your gaming software from the publisher’s website. This will help you avoid gaming scams just like GTA 6.
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