Critical motherboard flaw allows game cheats, Riot Games blocks 'Valorant' players that don't update BIOS ā security patches pushed live by all major motherboard vendors
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Verdict: A critical motherboard flaw allowed game cheats, leading Riot Games to block 'Valorant' players until they update their BIOS with security patches provided by major motherboard vendors.
ā” Quick Hits
- Riot Games identified a motherboard vulnerability enabling cheating devices.
- 'Valorant' players are blocked until they update their BIOS.
- All major motherboard vendors have released security patches.
Riot Games has uncovered a significant vulnerability affecting several motherboards, creating an opportunity for cheating devices to operate before security measures activate during boot-up. This flaw potentially allows unauthorized Direct Memory Access (DMA), compromising game integrity.
In response, Riot Games is blocking 'Valorant' players who do not update their BIOS. Security patches have been swiftly released by all major motherboard vendors to address this critical issue. Users are strongly advised to update their BIOS to the latest version to ensure system security and continued access to 'Valorant'.
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