Ensure that Vanguard is up to date. You can do this by checking for updates in the system tray (near the clock), right-clicking on the Vanguard icon, and selecting "Check for updates."
While these privacy concerns are legitimate, Riot Games' stance is clear: the integrity of the competition in a free-to-play, high-stakes esport requires this level of security. The response from the cheat development community—moving to $6,000 hardware devices—proves that Vanguard has effectively eliminated most standard, cheap software cheats.
Vanguard is a "Ring 0" kernel-mode driver, meaning it starts as soon as your computer boots up to ensure no cheats are loaded before it. It uses , signature detection, and hardware monitoring to identify suspicious activity in real time. 2. Common "Bypass" Methods and Their Risks