Grand Theft Auto V for PC hasn't been confirmed by Rockstar Games, but that isn't stopping cyber-criminals from preying on its hopeful fans.
According to Trend Micro, a company specializing in online security, users are receiving emails that offer entry into a non-existent GTA V PC beta test. The attached .ZIP file opens an application named "Your promo code in app rockstargames.com," which actually leads to a backdoor called BKDR_ANDROM.ATG.
You'd think the email's poor grammar and unofficial look would bring up skepticism, but apparently some are too eager to take a closer look. Take a look at the sample spam email below.
Source: Trend MicroIGN reached out to Trend Micro for information, specifically about how many people have fallen victim to this phishing scam. The response was:
"At this time we don't have an indication of how many people it has caused problems for. Trend Micro is trying to spread awareness of this issue to help contain this problem."
Subject: Don't Click on That Fake GTA 5 PC Beta Email 
