Riot Games Denies Using Anti-Cheat Software That Bricks Hackers’ Computers

Riot Games clarified that Vanguard cannot brick PCs or damage hardware after a joke post sparked backlash.

The update is aimed at blocking DMA cheat devices used in VALORANT, not disabling players’ computers.

Riot said Vanguard remains a kernel-level anti-cheat system, despite continued criticism over privacy and safety concerns.