Is the anti-cheat really just spyware?

[Omega Sirius]

I heard rumors that the anti-cheat is just a trojan horse for spyware. I'm afraid to play the game if it really is spyware. The game does look fun, but I question its software.

Please explain to me how this is or isn't spyware.

[LucidThresher]

what is on your computer that would get the attention of any government agency? they might see your porn? or info about the games you play? no reason to be afraid just play the game and try it out. you can always do a complete uninstall with an uninstaller program.

[123]

People are paranoid weirdos and think their data that's already been sold is going to be sold.

[bramnlxxl]

i mean the whole 2 sides fighting on steam is funny to me but the anti-chat is safe and not safe its safe cuz name me 1 game with anti-cheat that doont have full acces to your pc and not safe if your worryd abute the whole data collection thing u coud get a diffrend pc or laptop to play on or if u think the game messd up your pc just format the whole pc but i think its fine ppl just fight cuz game from china cuz some how that = to bad or somting

[TheLevelCap]

So you question the software because of rumors? Is there any actual evidence that the anticheat is currently collecting sensitive data from players?

Guys, seriously... Stop gaming and go study logic or smth that actually helps to build a decent thought process (and I'm not trying to be disrespectful, I'm serious, this is why so many people died during the pandemic, some idiot says smth somewhere and suddenly everybody is afraid of taking the vaccine)

It's obvious people hate kernel anticheats because it's harder to cheat. If this game removes this kind of anticheat, it'll become a Counter-strike 2 in a matter of hours.

[OzyMan👽]

to be honest its like we invite strangers to our home its all on their intention how they treat us so don't put your sensitive data

[Lucius Caesar]

Originally posted by TheLevelCap:

So you question the software because of rumors? Is there any actual evidence that the anticheat is currently collecting sensitive data from players?

Guys, seriously... Stop gaming and go study logic or smth that actually helps to build a decent thought process (and I'm not trying to be disrespectful, I'm serious, this is why so many people died during the pandemic, some idiot says smth somewhere and suddenly everybody is afraid of taking the vaccine)

It's obvious people hate kernel anticheats because it's harder to cheat. If this games removes this kind of anticheat, it'll become a Counter-strike 2 in a matter of hours.

while I mostly agree with you, the part where the anticheat isn't removed on uninstall is frustrating and people don't like things being installed (and left) on their system against their knowledge. That much I see their point. Its been said however that not removing the anticheat on uninstall is a bug that will be fixed in an upcoming patch, so it SHOULD no longer be an issue soon. all I'm saying here is there are more reasons to be wary of the anticheat then "but I want to cheat".

[isoleitor]

It's a Microsoft spyware, your antivirus, all anti-cheat systems, programs, cookies. It has to be installed at kernel level like any anti-cheat system, for example, just like Cod. Stop crying.

[Fenomenom]

Final:
The question is really, Do you trust the developers of the anticheat software enough to let them sit down at your unlocked computer, while you walk away and let them do whatever they want.

Because that is the access you are granting them.

EDIT: Thats what kernal level access would grant them anyway.

[Get Out]

Let's be honest. No one cares about some broke ass bozo reddit mod's data. Do you really think they care which hentai you watching or which is your fav call of duty weapon? Let's be real for a moment.

[Omega Sirius]

Originally posted by isoleitor:

It's a Microsoft spyware, your antivirus, all anti-cheat systems, programs, cookies. It has to be installed at kernel level like any anti-cheat system, for example, just like Cod. Stop crying.

You know kernel level access is illegal right? Especially if it's being used to steal someone's data.

[Animus]

People sit here wanking to anime girls and think they are important enough to get spied on by China.

Unfortunately, good anti-cheat software today requires kernel-level protection. That's just how it is. Hate the cheaters, not the developers. People are constantly looking how to surpass the cheating protection so yes, it requires hardcore protection.

Most people here have insecurity issues and need a therapist and not be here complaining about it in a game's forum.

Complain about the game. The game has many issues, help the devs fix them by speaking up about them. Keep politics out of video games.

[Omega Sirius]

Originally posted by Animus:

People sit here wanking to anime girls and think they are important enough to get spied on by China.

Unfortunately, good anti-cheat software today requires kernel-level protection. That's just how it is. Hate the cheaters, not the developers. People are constantly looking how to surpass the cheating protection so yes, it requires hardcore protection.

Most people here have insecurity issues and need a therapist and not be here complaining about it in a game's forum.

Complain about the game. The game has many issues, help the devs fix them by speaking up about them. Keep politics out of video games.

People are reporting that the anti-cheat for this game is still on their PC even after uninstalling the game. That is suspicious, is it not?

[(WTHr) soemree]

i think is is the same as every other kernel level anticheat.

[SassyPanda]

Maybe stop using electronics all together. Windows spy on you and so does your phone.

[Primeval]

but I don't want choina to spy on me! :(