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Used CPU Purchase Triggers Valorant Ban, Exposing Anti-Cheat Risks in Second-Hand Market
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.

via TechSpot|
#amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d#anti-cheat#riot-games
Riot's Vanguard Anti-Cheat Bans Innocent Buyer of Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D
technology7 days ago

Riot's Vanguard Anti-Cheat Bans Innocent Buyer of Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D

A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that had been blacklisted by Riot's Vanguard 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. Riot's head of anti-cheat, Phillip Koskinas, confirmed that hardware bans last up to four months and apply only to the game where cheating was detected, but there is no way to check for such bans before purchase.

via Kotaku|
#amd-ryzen#anti-cheat#pc-hardware
German Gamer Inherits Valorant Ban After Buying Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D
technology8 days ago

German Gamer Inherits Valorant Ban After Buying Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D

A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D from a cheater. Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat system blacklisted the CPU and other components, preventing the new owner from playing. Support refused to lift the ban, which may last up to four months. This highlights a rare but growing risk in the second-hand PC market, where hardware identifiers can transfer penalties to innocent buyers.

via Wccftech|
#amd-ryzen#anti-cheat#riot-games
Embark Studios Eliminates Warnings for ARC Raiders Cheaters Ahead of October 8 Update
gaming9 days ago

Embark Studios Eliminates Warnings for ARC Raiders Cheaters Ahead of October 8 Update

Embark Studios has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for cheating in ARC Raiders, implementing immediate permanent bans without warnings. The studio is deploying advanced detection tools, including machine learning and hardware restrictions, to combat exploits. Additionally, new matchmaking algorithms have significantly reduced 'queue teaming' incidents.

via Kotaku|
#anti-cheat#arc-raiders#cheating
MW4 PC beta tightens security with official TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot setup guide
gaming1 month ago

MW4 PC beta tightens security with official TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot setup guide

Ahead of the Modern Warfare 4 beta, Activision's Ricochet anti-cheat team published a detailed guide and a video walkthrough showing how to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on PC, plus a Secure Attestation Wizard app to test compliance. The stricter requirements now bar players who don't meet them from online play, potentially placing them in separate matchmaking pools, highlighting the growing role of low-level security in competitive PC gaming.

via eurogamer.net|
#anti-cheat#call-of-duty#gaming
Riot Enables On-Demand Vanguard Anti-Cheat for Windows 11 Players
gaming3 months ago

Riot Enables On-Demand Vanguard Anti-Cheat for Windows 11 Players

Riot Games’ Vanguard anti-cheat can now run on-demand instead of always being active, launching only when you play a Riot title. The feature, Vanguard Pre-Check, requires Windows 11 25H2 and security features like TPM 2.0, VBS/HVCI, and IOMMU; about 35% of players already meet these requirements, while the remaining 65% would need to enable Secure Boot/TPM and related settings to use on-demand mode.

via The Verge|
#anti-cheat#gaming#riot-games
Vanguard Expands: New Anti-Cheat Update Across Riot Games
security3 months ago

Vanguard Expands: New Anti-Cheat Update Across Riot Games

A Riot Games news hub highlights Vanguard's latest anti-cheat security update, which fixes a pre-boot code-injection flaw tied to some motherboards and prompts affected users to update, while also cataloging a broad range of 2025–2026 Riot updates—from new game modes and developer updates to Pride content and esports events—demonstrating Riot's ongoing focus on security and continuous software and game updates.

via Riot Games|
#anti-cheat#motherboard#pre-boot
ARC Raiders Introduces Forgotten Relics Event Ahead of Major October Update
gaming3 months ago

ARC Raiders Introduces Forgotten Relics Event Ahead of Major October Update

ARC Raiders launches the Forgotten Relics event, letting players earn Merits by playing any map and extracting relics to unlock rewards (including the Saltwalker Outfit) while the Converging Paths project tracks progress toward a big season showcase; a three-week test removes free loadouts for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny; the patch highlights cover general, ARC, audio, UI, and map fixes, plus ongoing anti-cheat improvements and a teaser for October’s content roadmap.

via ARC Raiders|
#anti-cheat#arc-raiders#converging-paths
NetEase Launches Targeted Ban Surge After Marvel Rivals Cheating Crackdown
gaming4 months ago

NetEase Launches Targeted Ban Surge After Marvel Rivals Cheating Crackdown

NetEase says it has a zero-tolerance policy on cheats in Marvel Rivals and has named, shamed and banned nearly 500 players after a weekend update, partially sharing names, user IDs and ranks from Bronze to Celestial. The cheats were detected by Marvel Rivals’ automated penalty system, and penalties include permanent bans and potential device or IP bans. Players who believe they were unjustly penalised can appeal through official channels as NetEase aims to keep fair play in the Chronoverse.

via Eurogamer|
#anti-cheat#appeals#banwave
NetEase Bans Nearly 500 Marvel Rivals Cheaters, Most of Them Stuck in Bronze
gaming4 months ago

NetEase Bans Nearly 500 Marvel Rivals Cheaters, Most of Them Stuck in Bronze

NetEase permanently banned about 488 Marvel Rivals players after investigating unauthorized third‑party cheats, clarifying that the anti‑cheat cannot be disabled by launch parameters. The ban list shows the largest chunk of offenders were Bronze players, with a small number reaching top ranks; repeat offenders may face IP and hardware bans as punishment. The crackdown underscores a zero‑tolerance approach to cheating in PvP play.

via Wccftech|
#anti-cheat#bans#cheating
Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists
culture4 months ago

Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists

Riot’s Vanguard update for Valorant now detects and disables DMA cheating tools even when Valorant isn’t running. After joking about turning compromised devices into “$6k paperweights,” Riot clarified Vanguard doesn’t brick hardware, but players report false bans, OS reinstall needs, and other Vanguard-related issues that keep fears about the anti-cheat alive.

via Kotaku|
#anti-cheat#culture#dma
Valorant's Vanguard Update Converts Cheaters' PCs into Expensive Paperweights
gaming4 months ago

Valorant's Vanguard Update Converts Cheaters' PCs into Expensive Paperweights

Valorant's kernel-level Vanguard anti-cheat update reportedly bricks DMA firmware on some PCs, triggering IOMMU resets and leaving machines unusable even after Vanguard is removed; the only fix appears to be a full Windows OS reinstall. Riot Games responded with a taunting jab about $6,000 paperweights. Since Vanguard is required to play Valorant (and League of Legends), this has sparked ongoing debate about the legality and safety of such deep-system access.

via PCGamesN|
#anti-cheat#dma-firmware#gaming