A self-styled hacker going by the name CYBERLEEK has begun leaking gameplay footage from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, days before the game's official reveal. According to the Smashing Security podcast, the leaks are not part of a traditional extortion attempt — Rockstar Games has not been asked to pay a ransom.
Instead, CYBERLEEK has launched their own cryptocurrency, framing it as a way to fund or reward further leaks. The hacker has promised to share increasingly sensitive clips as the token gains attention. This pivot from ransom to a crypto-fueled leak campaign marks an unusual twist in gaming-related security incidents.
The source notes that the leak is timed to undermine Rockstar's planned reveal, but offers no evidence of a broader motive or any connection to other hacking groups. The situation remains fluid, with the full impact on the game's launch cycle yet to be seen.