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.