‘LeaveMeAlone’ – 17-Year-Old Hacker Arrested On ‘Suspicion’ Of Game Leaks At Rockstar

Last week, Rockstar Games fell prey to a horrific event as a hacker leaked exclusive GTA 6 footage. The hacker ruined over four years of their hard work, featuring in-game graphics and exclusive gameplay. As a result, Rockstar instantly put out a statement, promising fans to investigate the issue as it concerned one of their biggest AAA titles. 

Now, it seems like the case has escalated to the next level, as the UK police arrested a 17-year-old boy on September 23, 2022. However, it is important to understand that the person is still a suspect, as there has been no proof connecting him to this issue. So, the authorities have decided to keep him in custody until further notice. 

UK Police arrest a minor over possible linkage with the recent GTA 6 leak

Leaks have become a serious issue in the gaming industry as it has affected the developers’ hard work. It has fiddled with their secrecy, publishing minute things that the franchises tried to keep secret for years. A prime example of this has been the recent GTA 6 leak, where the franchise lost over 90 game files to the public. 

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Sadly, a hacker published them on the GTAForum, “where the hacker threatened to release more information, including the source code for the Grand Theft Auto game currently on sale.”

On September 19, a Rockstar spokesperson revealed that the franchise had fallen prey to a cyberattack, making them lose important files concerning GTA 6. So, they decided to involve the FBI and investigate the issue in a further way.

Both parties spent an entire week investigating, not to mention the sleepless nights. They put in their 100% as they had something huge at stake. As a result, they found their first suspect in the United Kingdom, arresting him over a handful of allegations and a possible link. They arrested the suspect from his home in the southeastern county of Oxfordshire, keeping him in custody until further notice.

As of now, none of the parties have revealed any details regarding this issue, as they are focused on a detailed investigation. So, it is only time that will help us understand if the minor has any link with the leaks.

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Do you think the 17-year-old would’ve had a hand in leaking the GTA 6 files? If yes, what do you think Rockstar would do in this case? Let us know your opinions in the comments section.