Hey everyone! I'm looking to install Fortnite to play with my friends, but I'm a bit concerned about the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) it requires. I've heard it uses a kernel level system, and I'm not sure if that's too risky for my new PC. Should I go ahead and install it? Also, is it true that EAC might take screenshots or use keyloggers? Sorry for the silly question!
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It's totally valid to be cautious about kernel level software. The good news is that no kernel anti-cheat I've heard of has been tied to malicious activity like keylogging or taking screenshots. However, they can track system metrics. So, it really boils down to whether you trust them to keep everything secure and not get compromised. Just weigh your risk tolerance and keep asking the right questions!
Honestly, I’d advise against using proprietary kernel-level software since it's a big security risk. It's better to be safe than sorry!
Look at it this way: Fortnite is massive, and if EAC were unethical (like using keyloggers), we would have seen lawsuits already. You should be fine using EAC and other anti-cheats with popular games. They're generally safe to install.
First off, props for being skeptical about this stuff! When it comes to EAC and other kernel-level anti-cheats, they wouldn't risk their reputation by acting like malware. If they did, they'd face serious legal trouble. That said, they might collect some data about your system but nothing that should put you at risk.
Yeah, I hear you. Privacy is always a concern with software like this.
If you're worried about EAC running in the background after you close the game, don't be! It shuts down once you're done playing. Unlike Riot's Vanguard, EAC isn't a persistent process.
What about drivers, though? Finding open-source alternatives for everything is tough.