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gaming19 days ago•8 min saved

Arc Raiders tightens anti-cheat crackdown, logging thousands banned

Arc Raiders’ developer Embark Studios says it has aggressively targeted cheaters since launch, banning tens of thousands of players so far and warns that cheats in large multiplayer games typically run from 0.1% to 1%. The team aims to ban only those who deserve it, pursue fair, careful enforcement, and quickly remedy mistakes; it also pledged to compensate players who lose items due to unfair play and losecheaters, reinforcing its commitment to a fair competitive experience.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #bans

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Marvel Rivals to curb farming exploits with new behavior-detection system

Marvel Rivals is planning to curb “lord farmers” by adding a combat-behavior detection system that can issue warnings, short-term suspensions, and permanent bans to players who AFK-farm stats to boost hero proficiency, a problem tied to the game’s cosmetic-reward system; NetEase has moved quickly to address feedback, and the player community has largely welcomed tougher enforcement as a remedy for disrupted matches and unfair pacing on regional servers as Deadpool’s release boosted activity.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #farming #gaming

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Arc Raiders cracks down on cheaters with 30-day suspensions

Embark Studios began enforcing cheater penalties in Arc Raiders, issuing 30-day suspensions for exploits such as wallhacks and aimbots, with repeat offenders potentially facing permanent bans, while players debate the severity and scope of the punishment.

via Mashable|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #cheating

technology1 month ago•80 min saved

Linux's Recent Improvements

Linux has become more stable and compatible for gaming, with improved performance and fewer issues compared to Windows, though challenges like kernel-level anti-cheat frameworks and hardware support remain. Enthusiasts highlight Linux's advantages in privacy, stability, and open-source benefits, while some still face hardware and software compatibility hurdles. Overall, Linux's gaming ecosystem is gaining mainstream attention and momentum.

via Hacker News|

#anti-cheat #compatibility #gaming

gaming2 months ago•1 min saved

EA Reports 98% of Battlefield 6 Matches Were Cheater-Free at Launch

Battlefield 6 achieved approximately 98% cheater-free matches in its first week, thanks to EA's effective anti-cheat system, including kernel-level protection and increased Secure Boot adoption, though challenges remain with some players unable to activate Secure Boot and ongoing efforts to combat cheat programs.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #cheater-free

gaming4 months ago•2 min saved

Black Ops 7 Beta Launch: Quick Ban of Cheaters and Key Updates

Activision claims that 97% of cheaters in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta are banned within 30 minutes, with fewer than 1% of cheating attempts reaching a match, indicating effective anti-cheat measures during the open beta. They also report shutting down over 40 cheat developers since Black Ops 6's launch and encourage players to report suspected cheaters.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #ban #black-ops-7

gaming4 months ago•1 min saved

Black Ops 7 Beta Launches Amid Cheating and Technical Issues

The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has started, but it is already plagued by cheaters using hacks like wall hacks and aim bots, despite security measures like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. The game's anti-cheat system has not yet been fully updated, allowing cheats to be effective. This ongoing issue reflects the persistent battle between game developers and cheat creators, with some measures like disabling crossplay on consoles being implemented to reduce cheating. Similar problems have also affected other games like Battlefield 6.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #beta #black-ops-7

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Battlefield 6 Developer Expresses Frustration Over Secure Boot Limiting Player Access

Battlefield 6's technical director expressed pride in the game's anti-cheat efforts, which include Secure Boot and kernel-level protections, but also acknowledged the ongoing, never-ending cat-and-mouse battle against cheaters and the frustration caused by the Secure Boot requirement that prevents some players from accessing the game.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #cheating

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Battlefield 6's Open Beta and Anti-Cheat Challenges Highlight PC Gaming Hurdles

The author faced a complex and time-consuming process to enable Secure Boot in BIOS to run Battlefield 6, due to anti-cheat requirements designed to combat cheating, which deepens security but complicates game setup for players.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #bios-settings

gaming6 months ago•2 min saved

Battlefield 6 thwarted 330,000 cheating attempts in open beta

During Battlefield 6's open beta, the game's anti-cheat system prevented 330,000 cheating attempts, with additional reports of potential cheaters, and emphasized the importance of Secure Boot for security and cheat detection. The second beta weekend is scheduled for August 14-17.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #cheating-attempts

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Dev Unveils New Anti-Cheat System

PUBG is introducing a new kernel-based anti-cheat system to detect and prevent advanced cheats operating at the deepest level of the operating system, enhancing the game's security and fairness. The new feature activates when the game is launched, scans for suspicious code, and bans players using illegal software. To ensure stability, players are advised to run only one security-enabled game client at a time, and PUBG continues to develop its anti-cheat measures as part of its 2025 roadmap.

via PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS|

#anti-cheat #gaming #kernel-level

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Battlefield 6 Stops 330,000 Cheating Attempts with New Anti-Cheat System

During Battlefield 6's open beta, EA's anti-cheat system Javelin has successfully blocked over 330,000 cheat attempts and reviewed more than 100,000 potential cheaters, highlighting the ongoing effort to combat cheating with evolving detection techniques and security measures like Secure Boot, which helps prevent vulnerable drivers from loading and aids in cheat detection.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #cheat-prevention

gaming6 months ago•1 min saved

Battlefield 6 Beta Hits 470K Players, Anti-Cheat Stops 330K Cheaters

The Battlefield 6 beta has attracted over 470,000 concurrent Steam players, with the anti-cheat system successfully stopping over 330,000 cheating attempts. Despite implementing a kernel-level anti-cheat requiring SecureBoot, cheaters continue to attempt to bypass protections, but the developers are actively working to improve detection and enforcement, promising a continued fight against hacks until the game's official launch on October 10.

via Wccftech|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #beta

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Secure Boot Becomes a Must-Have for Newest Battlefield and Call of Duty Games

The Battlefield 6 open beta on PC requires players to enable Secure Boot in their BIOS, which can be complex and intimidating for some users, involving TPM 2.0 and GPT disk configurations. This security measure aims to combat cheating and will also be required for upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, reflecting a broader industry move towards hardware-based security features to enhance game integrity.

via IGN|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #bios

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Call of Duty Titles Require Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for PC Compatibility

Activision and EA are requiring PC players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 to enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for improved anti-cheat measures, with these features performing checks during system startup and not affecting gameplay quality. The move aims to combat cheaters, though it has raised concerns about system performance and user control. Two-factor authentication is also encouraged, with potential future requirements.

via The Verge|

#anti-cheat #battlefield-6 #call-of-duty