Modern Anti-Abuse Mechanisms in Competitive Video Games

Learn about the evolving landscape of anti-cheat and anti-abuse mechanisms in competitive gaming through this 39-minute Black Hat conference talk. Explore how game developers are addressing both technical cheating and toxic behavior as interconnected challenges affecting player experience and game success. Discover the comprehensive strategies being implemented to combat these issues, from technical solutions to social interventions, as security researcher Julien Voisin examines how abusive behaviors impact game enjoyment, player retention, and commercial viability. Gain insights into the modern approach that treats cheating as part of a broader abuse and toxicity problem requiring multifaceted solutions to preserve the intended gaming experience.