GameDoes Counter-Strike: Source have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Anti-cheat, but not kernel-level
Counter-Strike: Source declares VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) on its Steam page, without kernel-level access.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Anti-cheat | VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) |
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FAQ
Does Counter-Strike: Source have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Counter-Strike: Source declares VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) on its Steam page, without kernel-level access.
Does Counter-Strike: Source require a third-party account?
No third-party account is listed on Counter-Strike: Source's Steam page.
Does Counter-Strike: Source use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Counter-Strike: Source's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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