# Scammers Are Taking Advantage of Hype for PS5 Emulators by Tricking Gamers Into Downloading Malware

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/scammers-are-taking-advantage-of-hype-for-ps5-emulators-by-tricking-gamers-into-downloading-malware/
- Published: 2026-10-29T12:13:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T02:51:19+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/scammers-are-taking-advantage-of-hype-for-ps5-emulators-by-tricking-gamers-into-downloading-malware
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Entertainment, Gaming, Technology

## Key points

- Fake PS5 emulators on GitHub are spreading malware.
- The malware can steal data and hide from antivirus software.
- NordVPN warns that emulator fans are being targeted.

## Summary

Scammers are using fake PS5 emulator downloads to infect PC users with malware, according to security researchers at NordVPN. The campaign matters because it targets people drawn to growing interest in running PS5 games on PCs, and the malicious software can steal data while evading detection.

The researchers found malicious GitHub repositories posing as two established emulator projects. NordVPN says the malware uses anti-analysis techniques, adds itself to Windows Defender exclusions and removes traces of infection. Interest in emulation has risen as PS5 exclusives have been shown running on PC, while debate over console jailbreaks and Sony’s security updates continues.

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