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Riot Vanguard update disables DMA cheating hardware in Valorant

Published 22 May 2026

A recent update to Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system has successfully countered a sophisticated cheating method, rendering specialized hardware unusable and sparking a debate over the aggressive tactics used to protect competitive integrity.

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