I tried googling alittle bit to see if there are articles out there, and to no avail. I'm sure there are some out there, but I just didn't want to search for anymore :| So, I'll give you a few things that I look for whenever I suspect a player of cheating. Oh, and btw, just in case you guys don't know the difference ... a "hacker" is someone who actually writes the code to get around the system ... a "cheater" is someone who uses/downloads the code to get around the system. Anyways, here's some things to look for :
Aimbot :
Very easy to see ... if you see this person and instantly they shoot at you, or even get a headshot ... that's a pretty good assumption. Next is to spectate them in first person while you're dead. If you see their crosshairs SNAP to an enemy on the screen, more than likely they're using an aimbot. Esp, all the other times, they look like a n00b and don't know the map, etc.
Wallhack :
Probably one of the most difficult of all the cheats to distinguish between a really good player, and a good wallhacker. One thing I look for is almost the same thing with the aimbot ... if you get shot right away after seeing someone. As the aimbot, the next step is to first person spectate them while you're dead (hint: type "kill" in the console to commit suicide so you can view the suspect from the beginning of the round). Next, you have to have a pretty good knowledge of the map you're playing on. For instance, all of the hiding spots, sniper spots, nade spots, etc. Once you are spectating the suspect, watch for any unusual movements, like NOT looking at a known hiding spot, and looking at a spot behind a wall, where a person is waiting for them. Leaving yourself open for attack on one side (where they know no one is) while pointing your weapon at an enemy hiding.
These are just a few things I use to catch cheaters. If you want to know more, or ask any questions about this subject, my information is below this post
One thing to keep in mind ... I would suggest newer players of CS to NOT come to the conclusion so quick as to a player is cheating. More than likely, you're wrong. I would only suggest people that have been playing this game a while, and really KNOW how to play the game to make the final call whether or not to ban this player. And if anything ... record a demo of the suspect ... then drop the console and type "status" to get his wonid (in case we need to ban him) and continue recording all of his movements. Then upload the demo for a wiser CSer to view the demo.
One other resource I'd like to point out, esp for the newer players of CS ... is check out
www.csflicks.net ... they have a "l33t or cheat" section on the right hand side, and it has some pretty good movies of cheaters, and non-cheaters alike
Hopefully this helps, lemme know if it does.
