Bitcoin scammers took benefit of the drama across the leak of fashionable videogame sequence Grand Theft Auto (GTA). The sport is at present below growth in its sixth installment by legendary studio Rockstar, however a nasty actor was capable of infiltrate their community and steal important information on the challenge.
Rockstar Games confirmed the hacked by way of their official Twitter deal with classifying as an “illegal” breach of their techniques. The hacker operates below the title “Teapot” and was capable of obtain “confidential information”, the legendary sport studio confirmed, “including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto”.
The hacker took to GTA Forums to share over 90 clips of the upcoming title and threatened to launch extra info, together with GTA 5’s supply code. The hacker printed a Telegram account, and requested Rockstar representatives to contact him or any individual keen to buy the stolen info.
Scammers Stole Bitcoin In Exchange For Fake GTA 6 Data
The unhealthy actor particularly requested for provides above 5 figures in U.S. {dollars}. In the meantime, impersonators had been providing the information in alternate for Bitcoin. According to a report by YouTuber MrMattyPlays, somebody despatched 2.2 Bitcoin (BTC) or round $100,000 to buy the information.
However, the Rockstar hacker denied that the cash was transferred to his pockets confirming that folks had been being scammed by these impersonators. Bitcoin explorer mempool.area shows that the tackle Bc1q5ctpkgan2npcwwsq9esvuq2fzne3m6qd8he7c5, related to the scams, at present holds round $96,690 from 6 transactions.
As the report claims, Teapot was recognized by a bunch of hackers allegedly as a 16-year-old teenager based mostly within the United Kingdom. The hacker was tied to a different huge cyber assault on Uber, and different corporations, and it’s at present below investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The alleged hacker was already charged with illicit cyber exercise within the U.Okay., thus he erased the Telegram channel and different social media accounts. The crew behind Rockstar has not commented on the latter or about any investigation, they did specific disappointment in regards to the assault however declare the sport gained’t be affected:
Our work on the subsequent Grand Theft Auto Games will proceed as deliberate and we stay as dedicated as each to delivering an expertise to you, our gamers, that actually exceeds your expectations.
Will GTA 6 Have In-Game Bitcoin Transactions?
Several reports from gaming retailers have been capable of verify a number of the potential options and particulars of the upcoming GTA 6 sequence. The sport will happen within the fictional “Vice City” the place gamers will allegedly be capable of play with the primary GTA feminine protagonist and work together with the native fauna, drive new automobiles, and extra.
However, the sport is at present at a really early stage in growth, and something could be prone to modifications. As Bitcoinist reported in 2021, there have been rumors about in-game Bitcoin and crypto transactions happening in GTA 6.
According to (*6*), the leaked information exhibits no proof that the developer is planning to incorporate this options. At the time of writing, BTC’s value trades at $19,300 with a 2% revenue within the final 24 hours.
