

Additionally, we will block signed DLLs if their functionality interferes with the game in any way.

Moving forward, all DLLs that interact with CS:GO will need to be digitally signed with an Authenticode signature. When looking in the Linux build, it appears under 'Secure Launch' For developers of third-party programs that interact directly with the CS:GO executable process, we have added requirements that will impact your software. Valve said there's a 'Trusted Launch' option in the settings you can turn on/off but it "may temporarily impact your trust score". Testing it out today, the Beta appears to work fine on Linux. How they described it sounds like it mainly affects the Windows version but obviously a reduction in cheating benefits anyone playing across Linux and macOS too as well. CS:GO will now "significantly" restrict the number of external applications and files that can interact with it. In a blog post on the official CS:GO website, Valve mentioned their ongoing battle to reduce the amount of cheating found in the popular free first-person shooter. While Team Fortress 2 is dealing with racist bots, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is dealing with cheating and there's a new Beta out now.
