Valve Anti-Cheat and Cheating Prevention
Quick Answer: VAC: anti-cheat system. Bans detected cheaters permanently. Report suspected cheaters via Valve.
Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) is CS2's anti-cheat system. VAC detects cheating software, game modifications, and aim-assist tools. Cheaters caught by VAC receive permanent bans. VAC is imperfect (cheaters sometimes evade detection), but deters most cheating through ban threat.
Key Points
- VAC detects cheating
- Permanent bans on conviction
- Imperfect but functional
- Deters cheating
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- False accusations
- Reporting impossible