technology6 days ago
Used CPU Purchase Triggers Valorant Ban, Exposing Anti-Cheat Risks in Second-Hand Market
A German buyer was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that was blacklisted by Riot’s anti-cheat system due to the previous owner’s cheating. The ban, which began on August 12, 2026, is expected to expire in mid-December, but support refused to lift it early. This incident highlights the risks of buying used hardware in the second-hand market, as anti-cheat systems can track specific components via TPM or other identifiers, leaving innocent buyers with no recourse.