discussion EA announces kernel-level anti-cheat system

[LaughingCrow]

The never ending battle... hopefully that will be only for multiplayer. But it's generally the honest player that get stuck with the issues. I wonder how desperate gamers are if they are installing kernel-level cheats or they are even aware of the problems.

"Electronics Arts (EA) is launching a new kernel-level anti-cheat system for its PC games. The EA AntiCheat (EAAC) will debut first in FIFA 23 later this fall and is a custom anti-cheat system developed in-house by EA developers. It’s designed to protect EA games from tampering and cheaters...
“PC cheat developers have increasingly moved into the kernel, so we need to have kernel-mode protections to ensure fair play and tackle PC cheat developers on an even playing field..."

The Verge - EA kernel level anti-cheat

 

[moocow]

Yeah I fully expect someone to hack it and then install a root kit on your PC.

 

[crazyea]

This is not to protect people within mutilplayer. It is there to protect EA against the selling and transferring of in game currency to protect their profit margins.

I guarantee it.

 

[Shadowarez]

exactly worlds worst company wants kernal level access to your pc sounds like EA just Fked themselves outa more then 1 customer.

 

[Cannon Fodder]

This is not to protect people within mutilplayer. It is there to protect EA against the selling and transferring of in game currency to protect their profit margins.

I guarantee it.

MY GAWD, how can you be so cynical about such a fine, upstanding company, with a sterling reputation like EA has!?!?

 

[sswilson]

Yeah, I'm not interested in letting my bank install a rootkit, I sure as hell don't want a gaming company doing it.