CyberLeek’s GTA VI hack leads to Stop Killing Games catching strays
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The Big Read - Stop Killing Games has a Leek problem
Not ideal: You’d expect that the biggest loser of a video game leak would be the developer making the game. Over the past week, Rockstar has been, well, rocked by the leaking of footage and assets from the soon-to-be-gargantuan Grand Theft Auto VI by actors who dub themselves CyberLeek all over social media.
Catching strays: But while these leaks are undoubtedly annoying for Rockstar and disheartening for staff, the business is suffering comparatively little damage compared to another group. Stop Killing Games has found itself caught in CyberLeek’s crossfire. And it isn’t at all helpful for their campaigning.