Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat

The cluster discusses the controversy over kernel-level anti-cheat software in online games, debating its invasiveness, necessity for cheating prevention, Linux compatibility issues, and privacy risks.

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mNovak Oct 26, 2021 View on HN

I've got it, we need kernel-level anti-cheat...

josephcsible Sep 29, 2022 View on HN

Do you also support games using client-side anti-cheat in your OS kernel?

aitchnyu Aug 2, 2021 View on HN

Umm, is there anti-cheat that doesnt need a locked down OS and hardware? Dont understand what you are cheering for.

ginko Sep 15, 2025 View on HN

Why would you willingly install games with invasive kernel anti-cheat? That's unacceptable both on Linux or Windows.

rascul May 6, 2024 View on HN

Are there alternatives for anti cheat that don't require as much access?

drilbo Oct 13, 2024 View on HN

Several popular games use kernel level anticheat that can't be emulated

evanriley Oct 30, 2024 View on HN

And Kernel level anti-cheat isn't stopping them.

vsgherzi Feb 23, 2024 View on HN

anything with kernel level anti cheat is a non starter unfortunately...that being said games shouldn't be doing that anyway

Thaxll Dec 16, 2025 View on HN

It's a userspace anti cheat so it's not a problem.

ykonstant Aug 23, 2025 View on HN

Wait, people on linux subreddits support kernel-level anti-cheat?