Take-Two Interactive is suing to trace down somebody who allegedly leaked clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier than a deliberate Netflix reveal. The corporate has additionally subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord to assist observe down accounts associated to the leaks, together with these linked to the “Cyberleek” persona.The GTA 6 clips started showing on-line a number of days earlier than the deliberate Netflix reveal, prompting Take-Two to hunt details about the accounts allegedly concerned in distributing the fabric. The subpoenas had been filed within the US District Court docket for the Southern District of New York on August 20 and search data that might assist establish the individual behind the leaks.
Take-Two seeks Microsoft data linked to GTA 6 leaks
A subpoena filed with the courtroom asks Microsoft to offer data related to the “cyberleek” persona and its inner investigation.“The copyrighted materials consists of however isn’t restricted to audiovisual content material, paintings, photos, dialogue, or different artistic parts,” reads the subpoena filed with the Southern District Court docket of New York on August 20, as reported by Kotaku.“Take-Two, by means of its counsel of document, has submitted a sworn declaration confirming that the aim for which the DMCA subpoena is sought is to acquire the identification of an alleged infringer or infringers, and that such data will solely be used for the aim of defending Take-Two’s rights…”The petition asks Microsoft to offer “all inner Microsoft enterprise data and investigative data related to Microsoft’s inner investigation of the ‘cyberleek’ persona adequate to establish the person(s), individual(s) and/or entity/ies related to that persona.”The request may present Take-Two with details about the person or people working the account and data related to Microsoft’s investigation of the persona.
Discord subpoena seeks GTA 6 leaker account data
Take-Two has additionally requested Discord to offer details about accounts related to servers the place GTA 6-related materials was allegedly shared.The subpoena requests “all figuring out data related to all person accounts which can be/had been members speaking with the Discord server(s) listed beneath in the course of the time interval from June 1, 2026 to current; and for these accounts, present any related machine/telemetry data the place a number of of the instrument/file artifacts beneath had been current on the system.”The requested data consists of account IDs, registration electronic mail addresses, registration and last-login IP addresses, cellphone numbers and linked accounts.It additionally asks Discord for machine identifiers and content material related to Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar or Cyberleek from customers’ OneDrive accounts.“For every returned account, present: the account ID, registration electronic mail, registration and last-login IP addresses, cellphone quantity, linked connections (Google/Xbox/and so forth.), any related machine identifiers (MachineGuid/MSA), and content material associated to Grand Theft Auto (‘GTA’), Rockstar or Cyberleek from their OneDrive account.”
GTA 6 Cyberleek persona linked to leaked materials
The authorized requests are centered on figuring out the individual behind the “Cyberleek” persona, which seems to have been used to distribute confidential GTA 6 clips and different materials.The leaked materials started circulating on-line shortly earlier than the deliberate Netflix reveal, with movies claiming to point out gameplay and different content material from the upcoming Rockstar Video games title.The subpoena filings point out that Take-Two is searching for data from the platforms fairly than solely asking them to take away particular person posts. The corporate is searching for data that might join on-line accounts, gadgets and linked companies to the individual accountable for sharing the fabric.The “Cyberleek” particular person seems to be sharing confidential clips and supplies associated to GTA 6 in trade for promotion of a cryptocurrency.Take-Two’s authorized motion is now searching for data from Microsoft and Discord that might assist establish the accounts and decide how the leaked GTA 6 materials was distributed.
