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Riot Games denies PC bricking claims tied to Vanguard anti-cheat

Riot Games has officially denied accusations that its anti-cheat software, Vanguard, is causing PCs to malfunction. The company stated that it has investigated the claims and found no evidence to support them. Riot Games emphasized its commitment to player security and system stability. AI

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Riot Games denies PC bricking claims tied to Vanguard anti-cheat

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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