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Anthony McGlynn

Riot says "congrats on your $6k paperweights" as new Valorant anti-cheat update reportedly bricks the PCs of many cheaters

Valorant.

If you've been cheating in Valorant and your hardware remains functional, I'd strongly recommend disabling whatever tools you may be using. The latest anti-cheat update has introduced mechanisms that are reportedly bricking people's PCs, and Riot Games is not sympathetic in the least.

Valorant's brand of cheat prevention, known as Vanguard, has been somewhat contentious since the FPS launched in 2020. Employing kernel-level software - essentially going straight for the fundamental aspects of your operating system - it's a headache to work around for those who use dishonest tactics. Occasionally, players who aren't guilty of cheating have gotten caught in the crossfire, but that's a trade-off Riot seems content with making.

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