Why Would Someone Use an HWID Spoofer?

Getting Around Bans: If someone was blocked from their favorite game, an HWID Changer, masks their hardware ID's to alow them back into the game. Privacy: Some people don’t like companies knowing their machine’s real ID, so they use a spoofer to stay more anonymous.

How Kernel Spoofers Work

Driver Loading: A kernel spoofer generally starts its operation by loading a custom driver into the kernel. This driver operates at a low level to access and modify system information. HWID Interception: Once the driver is loaded, it intercepts system calls that query hardware identifiers (HWIDs) such as the serial numbers for your hard drives, MAC addresses, and more. The spoofer can intercept these calls thanks to its deep integration with the system through the kernel. Data Modification: Before the system call returns the hardware information to the requesting application (like a game or an anti-cheat system), the spoofer modifies the HWID data on-the-fly. This modification tricks the application into reading the spoofed ID instead of the actual hardware ID. Consistency: The spoofer ensures that all spoofed values remain consistent throughout its operation to avoid detection. For instance, if a game or its anti-cheat system makes multiple calls to verify HWID data, the spoofer provides the same modified values each time.

Kernel spoofers typically use one of the following types of drivers:

Boot Drivers: These drivers load at system startup, integrating deeply into the operating system. They are effective but can be risky if not perfectly coded, as they might lead to system instability or crashes. Runtime Loadable Drivers: These drivers can be loaded and unloaded at runtime, providing flexibility. They are generally safer in terms of system stability but might be easier for anti-cheat systems to detect if not carefully managed.