Diablo hackers uncovered a speedrun scandal
(arstechnica.com)
For years, Maciej "Groobo" Maselewski stood as the undisputed champion of Diablo speedrunning. His 3-minute, 12-second Sorceror run looked all but unbeatable thanks to a combination of powerful (and allowable) glitch exploits along with what seemed like some unbelievable luck in the game's randomly generated dungeon.
For years, Maciej "Groobo" Maselewski stood as the undisputed champion of Diablo speedrunning. His 3-minute, 12-second Sorceror run looked all but unbeatable thanks to a combination of powerful (and allowable) glitch exploits along with what seemed like some unbelievable luck in the game's randomly generated dungeon.
Blocking Linux/Steam Deck in Apex Legends Led to a 'Reduction' in Cheaters
(gamingonlinux.com)
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.
Elon Musk admits he cheated at some video games
(qz.com)
They say money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you endgame characters in Diablo IV, Path of Exile 2, and other games. It’s known as account boosting and is technically considered cheating in most games, and it’s something Elon Musk has finally admitted to after being called out by various YouTubers, including Zach “Asmongold” Hoyt.
They say money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you endgame characters in Diablo IV, Path of Exile 2, and other games. It’s known as account boosting and is technically considered cheating in most games, and it’s something Elon Musk has finally admitted to after being called out by various YouTubers, including Zach “Asmongold” Hoyt.
Interview Coder: free and open-source interview cheater
(interviewcoder.co)
Interview Coder is an undetectable desktop application to help you pass your Leetcode interviews.
Interview Coder is an undetectable desktop application to help you pass your Leetcode interviews.
Poker Players Are Cheating with Tiny Hidden Cameras
(petapixel.com)
Poker players are allegedly using tiny hidden cameras to cheat in high-stakes games.
Poker players are allegedly using tiny hidden cameras to cheat in high-stakes games.
Inside the university AI cheating crisis
(theguardian.com)
More than half of students are now using generative AI, casting a shadow over campuses as tutors and students turn on each other and hardworking learners are caught in the flak. Will Coldwell reports on a broken system
More than half of students are now using generative AI, casting a shadow over campuses as tutors and students turn on each other and hardworking learners are caught in the flak. Will Coldwell reports on a broken system
'I received a first but felt tainted': inside the university AI cheating crisis
(theguardian.com)
More than half of students are now using generative AI, casting a shadow over campuses as tutors and students turn on each other and hardworking learners are caught in the flak. Will Coldwell reports on a broken system
More than half of students are now using generative AI, casting a shadow over campuses as tutors and students turn on each other and hardworking learners are caught in the flak. Will Coldwell reports on a broken system
Bungie Targets Bitcoin Wallet in Effort to Expose 'Destiny 2' Cheaters
(torrentfreak.com)
In a bid to identify individuals allegedly involved in creating and distributing cheats for the video game Destiny 2, Bungie has subpoenaed the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.
In a bid to identify individuals allegedly involved in creating and distributing cheats for the video game Destiny 2, Bungie has subpoenaed the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.
A Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm
(bbc.co.uk)
A 17-year-old girl in China hailed as a genius in a mathematics contest cheated, competition organisers have said - ending months of scepticism over her stellar results.
A 17-year-old girl in China hailed as a genius in a mathematics contest cheated, competition organisers have said - ending months of scepticism over her stellar results.
A Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm
(bbc.com)
A 17-year-old girl in China hailed as a genius in a mathematics contest cheated, competition organisers have said - ending months of scepticism over her stellar results.
A 17-year-old girl in China hailed as a genius in a mathematics contest cheated, competition organisers have said - ending months of scepticism over her stellar results.
EA Drops Linux (and Steam Deck) Support for Apex Legends to Curb Cheating
(itsfoss.com)
For Real? EA Drops Linux (and Steam Deck) Support for Apex Legends to Curb Cheating
For Real? EA Drops Linux (and Steam Deck) Support for Apex Legends to Curb Cheating
Do AI detectors work? Students face false cheating accusations
(bloomberg.com)
About two-thirds of teachers report regularly using tools for detecting AI-generated content. At that scale, even tiny error rates can add up quickly.
About two-thirds of teachers report regularly using tools for detecting AI-generated content. At that scale, even tiny error rates can add up quickly.
World Conker Championships men's winner cleared of cheating
(news.sky.com)
The men's World Conker Championships winner has been cleared of cheating after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.
The men's World Conker Championships winner has been cleared of cheating after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.
World conker champion found with steel chestnut, cleared of cheating
(theguardian.com)
The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket.
The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket.