Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to
Riot Games is updating its Vanguard anti-cheat software to allow players to run it on-demand rather than having it active at all times. This change is made possible by new Windows kernel security features that verify system integrity without requiring constant background monitoring.
Why it matters
This addresses long-standing player privacy and performance concerns regarding kernel-level anti-cheat software while maintaining security standards.
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The article provides a technical explanation of software updates and security features without taking a stance on the company's practices.
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