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Is Riot Games Bricking Computers?

Is Riot Games Bricking Computers?

Source: YouTube · SomeOrdinaryGamers · published May 22, 2026 · 19:19

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A major security incident has occurred involving Riot Games, validating previous warnings about the dangers of their kernel-level Vanguard anticheat system 0:02.

Key Takeaways:
• Riot Games, the company behind League of Legends and Valorant, has experienced what the host describes as "911 for hackers" 0:06
• Vanguard anticheat runs at ring zero, the deepest level of system permissions with kernel-level access 0:15
• The host previously warned that granting kernel-level access to non-essential software like video games poses significant security risks 0:22
• Many multiplayer games now use kernel-level anticheat, which is especially problematic for Linux users 0:40

This incident serves as a cautionary tale about trusting kernel-level software from game companies, reinforcing earlier concerns about Vanguard's deep system access.

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  • 0:02 Introduction of the "911 for hackers" incident
  • 0:06 Riot Games background and their game titles
  • 0:15 Vanguard anticheat running at ring zero
  • 0:22 Warning about kernel-level access risks
  • 0:40 Kernel-level anticheat prevalence in multiplayer games

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Hello guys and gals. Me Mudahar. Literally 911 for hackers just happened. Well, if you don't know a company called Riot Games, they make a game called League of Legends. They make a game called Valerant and god knows what else. Now, years ago, I talked about an antiche called Riots Vanguard that I told you was risky to install on your computer because it ran at the like it ran at ring zero. It ran at like ring zero. It ran at the earliest level of permissions. And I said basically if anything needs to run with kernel level access in your computer then uh you probably don't want to run something that isn't entirely necessary like a video game. So a lot of video games these days multiplayer-wise run kernel level antiche and it's one of those many reasons that if you're using Linux like me yo…