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Take-Two Interactive has petitioned a US federal court for subpoenas against tech giants Microsoft and Discord.
A New York judge approved the requests to help identify individuals behind Grand Theft Auto VI leaks.
The publisher is specifically targeting records related to the alias 'CyberLeek' and associated hacking groups.
Microsoft and Discord must provide device identifiers, IP addresses, and account details by September 4.
More context
The requested data includes records from platforms such as GitHub, OneDrive, and specific Discord servers.
Reports indicate the leaker allegedly monetized the situation by promoting a custom memecoin.
The 'CyberLeek' entity has reportedly generated an estimated $60,000 in profits from these activities.
Microsoft's Chief Technology Officer pledged to help protect the developer's intellectual property.
The leaks reportedly involve gameplay clips and maps of a playable protagonist.
Rockstar Games has not yet authenticated the specific materials currently circulating online.
This legal escalation follows claims by the leaker that the data breach was a form of protest.