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Fake GTA VI Leak Hides Malware in 113 GB of Empty Code

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A fake GTA VI build circulating online was exposed as malware disguised as a playable game. The ISO file, claiming to be a leaked build used by Cyberleek, contained only a 50 KB virus wrapped in over 100 GB of empty code to mimic a legitimate game file. Analysis by an online sleuth revealed the installer disables Windows Defender by whitelisting the entire C:\ drive via PowerShell, allowing malware to run unimpeded without additional antivirus protection.

The file uses .doi files from DODI Repacks and includes assets from a 2023 GTA VI leak to appear authentic. Despite its 1 GB setup size designed to evade Virus Total detection, the actual malicious payload is minimal, padded with junk data. Multiple users corroborated the findings by inspecting the files without execution, confirming the build is entirely fraudulent and dangerous.