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[Stona_WT 72,761]

Please use this thread to discuss problems with EAC.

This thread will be re-open after issue will be solved.

 

 

[TheCheshireCat 2,578]

"Warthunder is not blocking user created content by using EAC."

 

Does that mean custom hangars and soundmods are fine then?

[LaPlus Darknesss 682]

8 hours ago, Styliaan said:

Will gaijin be getting a copy of the ban reason for banned players?

 

As of right now, we tech mods are not aware of the current situation on that, that would be more a game master area i believe so.

 

 

8 hours ago, Styliaan said:

Obviously im removing a trainer for sids pirates(2004) as i barely play it anymore and would be worried of it detecting that. But unsure of any regular programs it may have issues with.

Assuming it has no issues with Autohotkey(used for CoH2).

 

EAC will only look at EAC Enabled games, such as Rust, Apex, Fortnite, etc

Just dont modify any warthunder files that gain advantages and you'll be fine

 

 

 

1 minute ago, TheCheshireCat said:

Does that mean custom hangars and soundmods are fine then?

Yes, custom hangars are fine,

Sound mods come at your own risk like always, anything that will come with "extra" stuff that gains an advantaged ultimately will get your account blocked.

As from a perspective, I use ETSM, used it since it was released. Warthunder will still allow user creativity . 

[TheCheshireCat 2,578]

2 minutes ago, blackheart1996 said:

Yes, custom hangars are fine,

Sound mods come at your own risk like always, anything that will come with "extra" stuff that gains an advantaged ultimately will get your account blocked.

As from a perspective, I use ETSM, used it since it was released. Warthunder will still allow user creativity . 

Mmmm I've used epic thunder for as long as I can remember but I'm very worried how it'll be treated with the introduction of EAC. Will probably uninstall it and wait to see if other people get instabanned.

[TyphoonCro 6,833]

I understand that EAC is to certain degree a Spyware...

But what it really does is worrying and I do not want software that will snoop around my pc collecting and sending data to some unknown 3rd parties

[hunterlg 6]

I do have a question regarding Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables, my latest version is the 2017 version. Will they be good enough? You can probably tell I'm not tech savvy, but if it helps to answer I am able to run other EAC secured games such as Rising Storm 2, Post Scriptum, and Squad just fine. Also, could we get more details on HOW EAC will be downloaded? The news page for it really wasn't clear.

[Naik_NL@psn 1,316]

As I’m very glad steps are being taken in this matter, I do have some concerns..

Are those ‘rumours’ this system being some sort of spyware really based on actual facts or merely FUD spread by opposition to this system?

And my other concern is what happens in the event of a ‘false positive’, does it warn you upfront it concerns there is a problem with your system, or will you get hit with the  ban hammer without warning whatsoever.

Chances of it happening are very slim but what If?

[LaPlus Darknesss 682]

1 hour ago, TyphoonCro said:

I understand that EAC is to certain degree a Spyware...

But what it really does is worrying and I do not want software that will snoop around my pc collecting and sending data to some unknown 3rd parties

EAC is not spyware, EAC is a program that looks for bits and pieces of code for foul play and code discrepancies.

The only network activity that comes from EAC is a small ping to the EAC servers making sure the EAC install is valid.

  

 

 

1 hour ago, hunterlg said:

I do have a question regarding Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables, my latest version is the 2017 version. Will they be good enough? You can probably tell I'm not tech savvy, but if it helps to answer I am able to run other EAC secured games such as Rising Storm 2, Post Scriptum, and Squad just fine. Also, could we get more details on HOW EAC will be downloaded? The news page for it really wasn't clear.

You can always get the latest updates for the MVC++ Red. from the official MS Page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
MVC++ Red.will install the latest files for your system, if your system isnt ready for 2019 MVC++ Red. EAC will still function.

 

 

1 hour ago, *Naik_NL said:

As I’m very glad steps are being taken in this matter, I do have some concerns..

Are those ‘rumours’ this system being some sort of spyware really based on actual facts or merely FUD spread by opposition to this system?

And my other concern is what happens in the event of a ‘false positive’, does it warn you upfront it concerns there is a problem with your system, or will you get hit with the  ban hammer without warning whatsoever.

Chances of it happening are very slim but what If?

 

EAC will inform you of errors if your system does get flagged. 

There are safe guards in-place for EAC, you will get warnings on what is wrong.

Most of the time EAC will tell you to reinstall the game or fix the broken files.

Other times, EAC will give you a error number which you can look up easily.

From my knowledge, Gaijin isn't new to EAC, and I'm sure they have netting in place. 

[MrMG42 1,296]

So can we get a official statement on the privacy violation this software apparently commits or will Mods just continue delete comments and questions on this unpleasant part

[Dodo_Dud 5,074]

What nation is EAC from?

[LaPlus Darknesss 682]

6 minutes ago, MrMG42 said:

So can we get a official statement on the privacy violation this software apparently commits or will Mods just continue delete comments and questions on this unpleasant part

 

4 minutes ago, Dodo_Dud said:

What nation is EAC from?

 

This is the Legal Document of EAC, Your questions answers's are marked in red.

 

https://www.easy.ac/en-us/support/gears5/account/privacy/

 

Spoiler

Privacy Statement

EasyAntiCheat Oy (“Kamu”, “we” or “us”) is a Finnish company which provides solutions against online game cheating to game developers, publishers and other third parties alike (“Customers”) such as game publisher. In order to provide the said solutions, we provide a wide range of game security services to game publisher, including client-side protection, server-side middleware, and expert developer centric support (“Services”).

When providing the Services to game publisher, Kamu processes personal data of the players or other end-users (“Player” or “You”) who play or otherwise use the online video game or other services of game publisher (“Game”).

The purpose of this privacy statement is to provide you information regarding the collecting and processing of your personal data and information regarding your rights as a data subject in accordance with the applicable legislation in the EU. From this privacy statement You will find a more specific description of how your personal data will be processed when providing the Services to game publisher.

Information regarding the processor

• Processor: EasyAntiCheat Oy, Tammasaarenkatu 3, FI-00180 Helsinki. Business ID 2585063-4
• Name of the register: The end-user register of Kamu
• Contact person: Simon Allaeys.
• Contact information: www.easy.ac/contact/; Postal address: EasyAntiCheat Oy, Tammasaarenkatu 3, FI-00180 Helsinki.

The purposes for the processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to provide solutions against cheating and fraud in the game. In practice this means information is gathered of the Players interacting in the Game and the gathered information is exchanged between Kamu and game publisher.

Kamu uses your personal data to the following purposes.

• Prevention and solving of misuse of the Game by the Player (e.g. cheating and other unacceptable methods);
• Identification and solving of misuse of the Game by the Player (e.g. cheating and other unacceptable methods);
• Compilation of statistics, analyzing and auditing regarding Player;
• Identification of the Player’s digital player account;
• User-specific adaptation of the Service;
• Producing and developing the Services; and/or
• Other equivalent purposes of use

The legal basis for the processing

The processing of the personal data is based on a legitimate interest of game publisher and Kamu. In alignment with the various personal information protection regulations worldwide, Kamu has concluded that the legitimate interest to process the personal data is based on the following facts.

• Game publisher has a legitimate interest to prevent cheating and fraud in their game, and the data subjects are aware of the processing activities while having the option to opt-out of processing by not accessing the Game;
• Processing of the personal data by Kamu is necessary in order to offer the Services and prevent cheating and fraud in the Customers’ Games; and
• Kamu only processes personal data which relates to interaction with the Game and the data is only shared with game publisher, the Customer operating the Game in question, for the sole purpose of Kamu providing the Services.

Kamu regularly assesses the legitimate interest for processing the personal data with a three-part balancing test, which considers the nature of the personal data, the reasonable expectations of the data subjects, and the likely impact of the processing activities. Based on this assessment, Kamu and game publisher have determined there is a legal basis for the processing of the personal data. The nature of the personal data is non-sensitive, while data subjects can reasonably expect game publisher to actively prevent and detect cheating and fraud in the Game. Game publisher has a sole discretion to decide what kind of the methods identified in the information are being interpreted as cheating or fraud, and what kind of sanctions are to be implemented, if any.

Additionally to the above, your use of the Game requires You to have given your consent to process your personal data as provided in this privacy statement. By using the game as provided by game publisher or by accepting the terms and conditions of the Game, You also accept the collection and processing of the personal data referred to herein and the terms of this privacy statement. The processing of your personal data is necessary for the performance of the end-user license agreement between You and game publisher.

If You do not wish or allow your personal data to be processed, do not use or access the game.

Personal data we collect and process

Upon registration or during the use of the game, the following data may be collected and processed about You.

• Username and account identifier;
• In-game reports filed involving You;
• In-game movements and other gameplay behavior;
• Technical information about the hardware used to play the Game, such as motherboard manufacturer, CPU identifier, GPU identifier, and general performance indicators;
• Technical information about the methods, technics, technologies or alike used by You within the Game that may be suspected to indicate the use of methods that are considered unacceptable by game publisher; and/or
• Other equivalent information

In addition, the Service may collect automatically saved data, such as the technical log of the server (e.g. your IP-address, your session history), during the use of the Game.

The abovementioned data is primarily obtained from your use of the game. Additionally, player account identification data may also be obtained from game publisher or the game publisher’ service providers such as Steam, GOG, and others (“Service Providers”). You have accepted these disclosures by using the Game or Service Providers.

Sharing of your personal data

Your data will be regularly disclosed to game publisher and the Service Providers in order to prevent or investigate misuse within the game and to the extent required to implement the sanctions for misuse within the Game.

 

Your personal data will not be sold, rented, leased, licensed, borrowed or otherwise assigned or disclosed forward to third parties other than the ones expressed in this privacy statement. However, if the business regarding the Service or the shares of Kamu will be redeemed, sold or otherwise assigned, the Player data can be transferred to the party purchasing the shares or the business.

Transfers to third countries

Your Personal data may be transferred outside of the European Union or the European Economic Area to the parties expressed in this privacy statement.

For avoidance of doubt, the transfer of information is always executed in legal and professional manner. We are relying on valid EU data protection safeguards, such as the EU Model Clauses within our company, when transferring your personal data.

Storage period of your personal data

General profile data and aggregated statistical data about You are stored for the entire duration of the legitimate interest of the Customer and the service agreement between Kamu and game publisher for the game.

Other personal data are processed in real-time and stored for a duration of maximum 5 days. If the data is suspected to indicate misuse in the Game, the relevant data samples are stored for at most 3 months. If the data is determined to indicate misuse in the Game, the data remains stored until no longer necessary for the purposes provided herein.

Your rights as a data subject

As a data subject, You have the following rights with regards to your personal data. In order to use the rights referred to below, You may contact game publisher directly or alternatively Kamu at www.easy.ac/contact/

Right of access

You have the right for access, however restricted, to your personal data which we have collected, as well to other information provided in Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation. You will not gain access to the information which includes trade secrets or intellectual property, such as the information used to identify methods for cheating or fraud in .

Right of rectification

You have the right to obtain from us a rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you. Inaccuracy of personal data shall be determined in good faith by an expert at Kamu.

Right to erasure

You have the right to obtain from us the erasure of your personal data if any of the following conditions are true.

• Your personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes provided herein, such as when you stopped playing the game.
• The legal ground for processing is no longer valid, such as when game publisher has terminated the data processing agreement with Kamu.
• You have objected to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing.
• The personal data has been unlawfully processed.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to obtain from us restriction of processing if the circumstances provided in Article 18 of the General Data Protection Regulation apply. However, you will not be allowed to use or access the Game during the period You have restricted us from processing your personal data.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, such as the correspondence with the Kamu support team. In line with the right of access, You will not gain access to the information which includes trade secrets or intellectual property of Kamu.

Automated decision-making

The processing of your personal data will include automated-decision making. The way we process the data enables us to find out whether particular personal data is showing anomalies and may indicate misuse of the Game.

If You are deemed to have misused the game based on the automated-decision making, You will be flagged and reported to game publisher, who is the Customer operating the Game in question. It is up to game publisher to determine what consequences are implemented for the identified misuse of the Game. If game publisher decides to sanction You based on the information we have provided, You have the opportunity to appeal the automated-decisions by contacting our helpdesk at { url_contact }}, at which point an expert will review the data and revisit the decision.

The principles of how the data register is secured

The Service is provided through secured communication and the personal data is stored by using the best practices of the industry. The personal data is accessible only by parties obligated to maintain the confidentiality and the secrecy and whose employment tasks require to access to such data.

How to contact us

In case you have questions regarding this privacy statement or general questions regarding the privacy of your personal data, You can contact our customer support at www.easy.ac/contact/

 

 

 

[Naik_NL@psn 1,316]

38 minutes ago, blackheart1996 said:

 

 

2 hours ago, *Naik_NL said:

As I’m very glad steps are being taken in this matter, I do have some concerns..

Are those ‘rumours’ this system being some sort of spyware really based on actual facts or merely FUD spread by opposition to this system?

And my other concern is what happens in the event of a ‘false positive’, does it warn you upfront it concerns there is a problem with your system, or will you get hit with the  ban hammer without warning whatsoever.

Chances of it happening are very slim but what If?

 

EAC will inform you of errors if your system does get flagged. 

There are safe guards in-place for EAC, you will get warnings on what is wrong.

Most of the time EAC will tell you to reinstall the game or fix the broken files.

Other times, EAC will give you a error number which you can look up easily.

From my knowledge, Gaijin isn't new to EAC, and I'm sure they have netting in place

Thank you for that and legal clarification, +1

[MrMG42 1,296]

7 minutes ago, blackheart1996 said:

This is the Legal Document of EAC, Your questions answers's are marked in red.

• Technical information about the methods, technics, technologies or alike used by You within the Game that may be suspected to indicate the use of methods that are considered unacceptable by game publisher; and/or
• Other equivalent information

so basically all the things they think, it could be something, what means everything 

 

so to be clear i give them the permission to collect all the data they want an has to hope they take only the data they really need  may send them my front door key too 

 

 

 

[LaPlus Darknesss 682]

4 minutes ago, MrMG42 said:

• Technical information about the methods, technics, technologies or alike used by You within the Game that may be suspected to indicate the use of methods that are considered unacceptable by game publisher; and/or
• Other equivalent information

so basically all the things they think, it could be something, what means everything 

 

so to be clear i give them the permission to collect all the data they want an has to hope they take only the data they really need  may send them my front door key too 

 

 

 

 

Same methods are also use by all anti viruses + the windows operating systems starting from Windows XP to Present, iPhones, Macs, androids, and BlackBerry Phones.

This isnt nothing new and the same/similar terminology/tactics is/are used by almost all Technology Providers.

[MrMG42 1,296]

4 minutes ago, blackheart1996 said:

 

Same methods are also use by all anti viruses + the windows operating systems starting from Windows XP to Present, iPhones, Macs, androids, and BlackBerry Phones.

This isnt nothing new and the same/similar terminology/tactics is/are used by almost all Technology Providers.

 

hold your horses my friend i can block that and still use it that will not be the case here

Edited August 30, 2019 by MrMG42

[MrCatt 11]

On 28/08/2019 at 20:57, blackheart1996 said:

Access violation 0x01

• This violations occurs if you forcibly close the game other than using the in game quitting method.
  • Such as using Alt+F4 to quit 

 

 

Soo... this might be a problem if game decide to crash while joining a battle or switching vehicles in hangar? It happens to me from time to time. Sometimes 2 - 3 times a session if i have free day to waste in WT.

 

[LaPlus Darknesss 682]

32 minutes ago, MrCatt said:

 

Soo... this might be a problem if game decide to crash while joining a battle or switching vehicles in hangar? It happens to me from time to time. Sometimes 2 - 3 times a session if i have free day to waste in WT.

 

 

If the game crashes, you'll be fine, you'll just get an error saying the game didnt close the right way.

[CM1215 75]

19 minutes ago, blackheart1996 said:

If the game crashes, you'll be fine, you'll just get an error saying the game didnt close the right way. 

I assume it's the same case for if the game freezes to the point where the computer must be restarted to unfreeze it?

[Verres0 5]

Please make EAC working with wine + dxvk. I don't want to back to Linux native client

[LaPlus Darknesss 682]

1 hour ago, CM1215 said:

I assume it's the same case for if the game freezes to the point where the computer must be restarted to unfreeze it?

 

if your computer freezes and you need a restart, you will be fine overall, EAC will not go crazy over a computer freeze/restart

[Genewen 690]

3 hours ago, blackheart1996 said:

 

Same methods are also use by all anti viruses + the windows operating systems starting from Windows XP to Present, iPhones, Macs, androids, and BlackBerry Phones.

This isnt nothing new and the same/similar terminology/tactics is/are used by almost all Technology Providers.

I can block any OS or any antivirus off from the internet and still use it just fine, just lose some functionality like automatic updates (which I can still do manually then). That's not possible with EAC.

 

And Microsoft has already been forced to disclose the exact data that they are transmitting under GDPR, have been deemed to still not suffice the articles of GDPR, and will be forced to further allow users to shut down telemetry.

 

So, with all due respect, your comparison is incorrect and not applicable at all to EAC.

 

6 hours ago, blackheart1996 said:

EAC will only look at EAC Enabled games, such as Rust, Apex, Fortnite, etc

Just dont modify any warthunder files that gain advantages and you'll be fine

Not to doubt your word, but is there any official source on that? So far I do not read the exclusion of non-game files in any of their documents.

Edited August 30, 2019 by Genewen

[Panssarikolonna 1,086]

4 hours ago, Dodo_Dud said:

What nation is EAC from?

FIN

[Piure 5]

I use an external firewall since i dont trust enough on windows one ; Tinywall is more effective , easy to use and can block some undesired windows 10 services too. When u use anticheat apps its very usual to be obligated to turn off your firewall otherwise the game doesnt runs. Anyways , i dont care much about it and i can desactivate my firewall for playing. I only have to be cautious and dont ejecute some pirate games before that .... xd xd xd

 

for me , EAC is a necessary improvement and i accept it as it is.

 

Now , i would like to now just one thing.....  when tha hell gaijin is gonna implement the EAC in-game version !!!!!!

 

EAC in game version = easy anti camper

[Demon_Cerberus 0]

i am using the epic thunder sound mod. but i dont know if it wil trigger the EAC becouse you need to add the the sounds as a mod in the sound file also you need to add: enable_mod:b=yes in the config of the game so i really want to know wil the epic thunder sound mod be safe to use after the 1.91 update?

[Panssarikolonna 1,086]

14 minutes ago, Piure said:

Now , i would like to now just one thing.....  when tha hell gaijin is gonna implement the EAC in-game version !!!!!!

 

EAC in game version = easy anti camper

[TheCheshireCat 2,578]

1 minute ago, Raging_Demon said:

i am using the epic thunder sound mod. but i dont know if it wil trigger the EAC becouse you need to add the the sounds as a mod in the sound file also you need to add: enable_mod:b=yes in the config of the game so i really want to know wil the epic thunder sound mod be safe to use after the 1.91 update?

I've asked this twice now in this very thread, and the best response thus far from a mod is that we're still subject to use the mod at our own risk.

 

Whilst I cannot tell you what to do, I'd personally advise uninstalling the mod when 1.91 rolls out and see if anyone brave gets banned. The new sound engine actually appears to be quite nice anyways, so it perhaps won't be too bad.