Take-Two begins the hunt for GTA 6 leaker CyberLeek, subpoenas Microsoft and Discord

Take-Two Interactive has moved from DMCA takedowns to federal court in its hunt for the person behind the GTA 6 leaks. The company filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord on August 20, demanding user data tied to the leaker known as Cyberleek.

The filing states:

"Take-Two has submitted a sworn declaration confirming that the purpose for which the DMCA subpoena is sought is to obtain the identity of an alleged infringer or infringers."

Both companies have until September 4 to comply. Microsoft is being asked to hand over business and investigative records related to its internal investigation of the 'Cyberleek' persona, along with account IDs, registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and any linked Xbox or Google accounts.

Discord is facing an equally broad request. Take-Two apparently wants all identifying information associated with user accounts that are/were members of the Discord server(s) tied to the leaks, covering the period from June 1 through now. Specific servers named in the filing include ones linked to the aliases CYBERLEEK, CINEMATICROCKSTAR, and Surfer24k, along with a couple of replacement accounts the leaker apparently switched to after the originals got flagged.

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Cyberleek has been posting GTA 6 clips for weeks now, alongside a manifesto criticizing Rockstar and Take-Two's business practices. The leaker has also reportedly been promoting a cryptocurrency tied to the persona, which muddies the protest angle somewhat.

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Take-Two's stock took a real hit when the leaks first broke, though shares have mostly recovered since. Legal pressure like this tends to get results, and there's a decent chance Cyberleek's identity will be revealed sooner than they'd probably like.

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Question #1

What specific user data did Take-Two subpoena Microsoft for in the CyberLeek investigation?

Take-Two demanded Microsoft turn over business and investigative records related to its internal investigation of the CyberLeek persona, along with account IDs, registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and any linked Xbox or Google accounts.

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Question #2

Which Discord servers and account aliases are named in Take-Two's subpoena related to the GTA 6 leaks?

The filing names Discord servers linked to the aliases CYBERLEEK, CINEMATICROCKSTAR, and Surfer24k. It also seeks identifying information for a couple of replacement accounts the leaker reportedly switched to after the originals were flagged.

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Question #3

What compliance deadline did Take-Two set for Microsoft and Discord to respond to the subpoenas?

Take-Two gave Microsoft and Discord until September 4 to comply with the subpoenas.

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Question #4

Does the filing state the legal basis Take-Two used to request identity information for CyberLeek?

Yes. The filing says Take-Two submitted a sworn declaration confirming the DMCA subpoena is sought to obtain the identity of an alleged infringer or infringers.

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They have been on thin ice for a while now, and especially once account data starts landing in Take-Two's hands next month, it might be game over soon.