How Valve’s VACNet Uses Machine Learning to Detect Cheaters
3kliksphilip · Explainer · 13 min · 2018 · YouTube title: VACNET Anti-cheat
Why it's here
HN cites it as a source for how Valve uses machine learning on player behavior to detect cheating.
What it covers
3kliksphilip summarizes Valve's GDC talk on VACNet, a deep-learning system that flags CS:GO cheaters and feeds the Overwatch review queue. It covers Trust Factor, VAC, and how the data is collected and analyzed.