# Anti-Cheat Software ### Easy Anti-Cheat [Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)](https://www.easy.ac/) is a kernel-level anti-cheat by Epic Games that detects and blocks cheats in real time. It tracks users through a combination of hardware ID (HWID) fingerprinting, system file analysis, and account identifiers. Bans can be permanent, issued without warning, and are often linked to both the game account and the hardware used at the time of detection. > See [which games use Easy Anti-Cheat](https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/EasyAntiCheat/)

### BattlEye [BattlEye](https://www.battleye.com/) is a kernel-level anti-cheat system designed to proactively detect and block cheats before they can affect gameplay. It uses techniques like HWID tracking, memory scanning, and behavior analysis to identify violations. Bans are typically permanent, may be delayed for detection obfuscation, and are tied to both the game account and hardware used. > See [which games use BattlEye](https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/BattlEye/)

### Anybrain [Anybrain](http://anybrain.gg/) is an AI-powered, behavioral anti-cheat system that uses machine learning to analyze player "biometrics" rather than just scanning system files. It builds a unique profile of how a user plays—tracking mouse movements, reaction times, and keypress patterns—to distinguish between human input and software assistance. It is often used as a "silent" layer alongside other anti-cheats to detect subtle aimbots or hardware cheats (like DMA) that mask their files but cannot mask their unnatural input perfection. Bans are often issued based on behavioral flags and can track a user across accounts based on their specific playstyle "fingerprint." > See [which games use Anybrain](https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/AnyBrain/)

### EA Javelin [EA Javelin](https://www.ea.com/news/introducing-ea-javelin-anticheat) is a kernel-level anti-cheat designed to stop modern hacks at the deepest layer of your operating system. While most apps run in "User Mode" with limited permissions, advanced cheats try to hide in the "Kernel" (Ring 0) where the OS itself lives. By operating at this same elite privilege level, Javelin can "see" and block aimbots or wallhacks that attempt to stay invisible to standard security software. Despite its deep access, Javelin is privacy-focused and only active while your game is running. It doesn't scan your personal files or browser history; it strictly monitors for "injection" attempts—where an outside program tries to modify the game's code. Once you close the game, the anti-cheat shuts down completely, ensuring it doesn't impact your system performance during normal use. > See [which games use EA Javelin](https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/EA_AntiCheat/)

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### Riot Vanguard [Riot Vanguard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Vanguard) is Riot Games’ custom kernel-level anti-cheat system used in titles like Valorant. It runs at system startup and continuously monitors for unauthorized software, using methods like hardware ID tracking, driver scanning, and behavior analysis. Vanguard bans are permanent, HWID-based, and often enforced silently with no warning or appeal. > See [which games use Riot Vanguard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Vanguard)

### FACEIT [FACEIT](https://www.faceit.com/en/anti-cheat) Anti-Cheat is a kernel-level system designed specifically for competitive Counter-Strike 2. It uses advanced detection methods including driver and memory scanning, HWID tracking, and behavioral analysis to catch both public and private cheats. Bans are typically permanent, linked to hardware and account, and enforced across the FACEIT platform with no tolerance for appeals. > See [which games use FACEIT](https://www.faceit.com/)

### Anti-Cheat Expert [Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE)](https://intl.anticheatexpert.com/) is Tencent’s proprietary anti-cheat system used in games like *PUBG Mobile* and *Arena Breakout*. It operates at the kernel level, utilizing HWID tracking, file integrity checks, and real-time behavior monitoring to detect cheats. Bans can be immediate or delayed, are often permanent, and may affect both the device and account across multiple Tencent titles. > See [which games use Anti-Cheat Expert](https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/AntiCheatExpert/)

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### Ricochet Anti-Cheat [RICOCHET](https://www.callofduty.com/ricochet) is Activision’s anti-cheat system, featuring both kernel-level and server-side components. It uses HWID tracking, memory and driver analysis, and in-game behavior monitoring to detect cheats. Bans may be instant or delayed, are usually permanent, and often affect all linked accounts and hardware across current and future Call of Duty titles. > See [games using Ricochet](https://steamdb.info/tech/AntiCheat/Ricochet/)