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Use [http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/ SFUPDATE] to update StarForce driver. Use [http://www.star-force.com/support/sfhelper/ SF Helper] to detect StarForce version used by game.<ref>[http://www.star-force.com/support/sfhelper/ StarForce Helper utility - StarForce Support]</ref>
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==SVK Protector (SVKP)==
 
==SVK Protector (SVKP)==

Revision as of 20:26, 2 December 2014

Denuvo Anti-Tamper

Executable obfuscation secured using hardware hash. Results are stored in .dlf or dbdata file depending on the game.

Examples: Dragon Age: Inquisition, FIFA 14, FIFA 15, Lords of the Fallen.

FADE/DEGRADE

Triggers fake bugs; not clear whether this can/will erroneously trigger for legitimate players.

Examples: Arma 3.

Smarte

Examples: Dungeon Siege II.

StarForce

Use SFUPDATE to update StarForce driver. Use SF Helper to detect StarForce version used by game.

SVK Protector (SVKP)

Made by Defendion aka AntiCracking Team (defunct). Installs SVPK.sys rootkit driver.[1] Full behaviour not known.

Examples: Gothic II retail (may be only certain regions/editions).

Themida

Made by Oreans. Obfuscates executable code.

Examples: Mount & Blade, Mount & Blade: Warband.


References