When prominent streamer Fasttyv was permanently banned for ban evasion, terms of service violations and cheating allegations earlier this year and late last, she vociferously denied any wrongdoing. But a so-called “investigation” into the accusations has drawn more skepticism than answers.
Conducted remotely by fellow perma banned, prior cheater and SweatVPN user ItsHapa, the cursory check of Fasttyv's system left gaping holes that experts would say render its conclusions meaningless. Far from “clearing” the banned gamer as claimed, the half-baked probe instead underscores the inadequacies of the esports integrity system and raises troubling new questions about the case.
Simply put, no reputable forensic expert would accept the findings as proof one way or the other. The visual check lacked standard procedures like disk imaging, log validation and deep memory scanning required to rule out even sophisticated hidden threats. Cheating tools are specifically designed to evade superficial screens while leaving obvious evidentiary blindspots unexamined.
Fasttyv insists she's the victim of bias against talented women. However, her choice to persist streaming after being caught red-handed erodes such claims. More concerning is the possibility the botched check intentionally avoided uncovering uncomfortable truths. When livelihoods and careers are at stake, thorough due diligence is paramount – not half-measures that confirm preconceived notions.
It's past time for esports' watchdogs to raise the bar or risk the industry's legitimacy. Stronger safeguards must close loopholes that let cheaters simply reload banned software undetected. Most of all, independent forensic process needs to become the standard for resolving complex allegations – not opaque judgments or cursory efforts that leave the public in the dark and doubting the facts.
Until proper authorities subject this saga to a real audit with results the experts can stand behind, serious questions of unfairness will persist – and confidence in the system Fairplay depends on will continue crumbling. The integrity of competitive gaming demands nothing less.
Here is fasttyv's kick vods from her showing her restarting her pc and playing the other day absent fully showing an actual restart, she was logged in already. It's 2023 into 2024 recording on your phone or going further should be easy todo if we can edit youtube videos…
The so-called “check” of Fasttyv's system conducted remotely by ItsHapa was riddled with vulnerabilities experts would warn raise serious doubts about its ability to rule out hidden cheating programs.
Using the AnyDesk administration tool to view her computer over the internet, ItsHapa purported to scrutinize running processes, apps, registry entries and files – but only in the most superficial of visual scans. Such a cursory review from a remote location is light years away from a legitimate forensic examination demanded in cases with serious integrity implications.
Multiple limitations leave gaping holes that even rudimentary cheating tools could exploit to evade detection. There was no deep imaging or memory analysis, standard practices for thorough audits. No anti-cheat software was deployed to monitor in real-time for deception. And without verifying log or file integrity through checksums, malicious alterations cannot be ruled out.
Most troubling of all was a complete failure to establish a verifiable chain of custody and document each step – basics that courts demand for any investigation findings to be credible. Conducting this virtual “audit” entirely at the discretion of interested parties rather than independent authorities reeks of improper influence and bias.
Appearing designed more to confirm a preferred narrative than uncover objective facts, this sham of a examination does nothing to assure the esports community or lay to rest serious, outstanding questions surrounding Fasttyv's suspicious ban. Until a real, impartial forensic review is performed adhering to established investigation standards, doubt will continue to plague this high-profile case.
The check had several important limitations:
1️⃣ It was purely visual – no deep scanning or forensic imaging was performed.
2️⃣ No anti-cheat tools were run to validate the game environment.
3️⃣ The system was not audited or logged to certify the scope.
4️⃣ Only the current state was checked – prior issues could be erased.
5️⃣ No checksums validated the integrity of critical system files.
6️⃣ No definitive indicators confirmed that anti-cheat features were functioning properly.
Although Hapa attempted to convey it in a very detailed manner, it is ultimately limited to a superficial examination based solely on his perceptual observations.
The Shortcomings and Avoiding False Conclusions
There are several reasons it cannot be considered conclusive proof that Fasttyvs' system is completely free of potential cheating software:
1️⃣ Sophisticated cheats can employ rootkits, kernel-level hooks, code injection and other stealth techniques specifically designed to evade surface inspections.
2️⃣ The full file system was not forensically searched for hidden files that could contain incriminating data or code.
3️⃣ The volatile memory was not analyzed for cheat tools running solely in RAM to avoid disk evidence.
4️⃣ Checksums were not utilized to detect tampering of critical operating system and game files.
5️⃣ Replay of gameplay sessions was not compared against system logs to identify anomalies.
6️⃣ Lack of physical access means greater reliance on the integrity of the target environment.
7️⃣ Cheat software could always be re-installed after the check.
The antiquated methods employed in the so-called investigation of Fasttyv leave reasonable doubt as the only conclusion that can be drawn. When charged with proving a negative – that cheating tools are entirely absent from a system – far more robust techniques are required than a simple visual scan.
As any experienced forensic expert knows, lack of visible evidence is not evidence in itself of nonexistence, especially on today's complex computing devices specifically designed to conceal illicit activities. Covert hacking and cheating tools are highly advanced at keeping hidden even from direct inspection.
More worryingly, the check flouted procedural standards that courts and oversight bodies demand to consider findings credible and prevent manipulation. No chain of custody was established, there is no documentation of steps taken, no anti-cheat utilities employed, and no validation of file integrity occurred.
Without deploying baseline protocols such as disk imaging, deep memory scans, log auditing and checksums, so-called “investigations” like this one devolve into kangaroo courts that prove nothing and leave critical gaps for deceptive tactics to slip through undetected.
When so much is at stake for those competing professionally and by corporate sponsorship in multimillion dollar esports leagues, the bare minimum for protecting integrity is an impartial, court-admissible forensic process – not half-baked remote screenings and unsubstantiated proclamations of innocence. Until a legitimate audit occurs, uncertainty will continue plaguing this matter.
Some measures that should be included:
1️⃣ Full disk imaging to preserve the state of the system for external analysis.
2️⃣ Hash validation of system files to detect tampering or modifications.
3️⃣ Comprehensive scanning for known cheat signatures in memory, files, and storage.
4️⃣ Inspection of secure system logs and configuration for signs of manipulation.
5️⃣ Replay of game sessions while monitoring for anomalous behavior or inconsistencies.
6️⃣ Runtime integrity checks of anti-cheat tools and detection capabilities.
7️⃣ Verification that security features like kernel code signing remain properly enforced.
8️⃣ Documentation of analysis steps taken and system areas evaluated to certify scope.
9️⃣ Establishing a full “chain of custody” paper trail to legally validate handling.
Demonstrating no viable external vectors exist for covert compromise of the system.
The cursory check of Fasttyv's system was woefully inadequate for the job, as a true forensic examination represents the only scientific standard of proof. Tacking “investigation” on a remote visual scan changes nothing – it remains a transparent facade that enables cheaters to evade justice.
Closing loopholes exploited by even basic cheats demands comprehensive disk imaging, deep memory scans and validating file integrity through checksums. Only then can authorities reasonably claim to have left no stone unturned.
Meanwhile, esports leagues rake in millions while leaving integrity to blind luck. As competition morphs into a viable career, using deception to profit becomes a serious legal matter, no different than fakes or grifts in traditional sports. Prohibited software transforms wins from skill to crime, betraying both competitors and the faith of fans.
It’s high time authorities adopt forensic rigor matching stakes that are high. Half measures and opacity foster distrust undermining the very foundation of competitive legitimacy. Leagues ignore rampant cheating at their own peril – a poison pill threatening not just careers but the sustainability of their billion-dollar enterprises.
Law enforcement must also step up for those deprived of fair opportunity. While casual fun remains untouched, professional matches deserve protections befitting any high-finance market. Only a demonstrated commitment to truth and transparency over convenient optics can salvage a reputation already wavering. Esports’ future hangs in the balance.