Riot Games Clarifies Vanguard Anti-Cheat Tool Does Not Damage Hackers' Computers
Riot Games Denies Using Anti-Cheat Software That Bricks Hackers’ Computers

Image: Futurism
Riot Games has denied claims that its Vanguard anti-cheat software can 'brick' computers of players using cheats in games like 'Valorant' and 'League of Legends.' Following a controversial social media post, the company reassured users that the software does not harm hardware but renders cheat devices ineffective.
- 01Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat tool was updated to target direct memory access (DMA) cheats.
- 02A social media post mistakenly suggested that Vanguard could damage computers, leading to public backlash.
- 03Riot clarified that Vanguard does not brick PCs but makes cheat hardware worthless.
- 04Vanguard operates at a kernel level, raising privacy concerns among users.
- 05Despite criticism, Riot remains committed to enhancing anti-cheat measures for competitive integrity.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Riot Games has responded to backlash regarding its Vanguard anti-cheat software, clarifying that it does not have the capability to 'brick' computers used by players employing cheats in its games, including 'Valorant' and 'League of Legends.' The controversy arose after a social media post showcased confiscated cheating hardware, which was misinterpreted as a claim that the software could damage users' computers. Riot emphasized that the Vanguard tool, which targets direct memory access (DMA) cheats, only renders cheat devices ineffective, without harming any PC components. The Vanguard software operates at a kernel level, which allows it to effectively detect cheats but also raises privacy concerns among users. Many players have reported technical issues stemming from the software, though these claims are difficult to verify. Riot reiterated its commitment to improving anti-cheat measures while maintaining transparency about its operations.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What are your thoughts on Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat measures?
Connecting to poll...
More about Riot Games
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.






