COVID has forced us into our homes, and people who have never played online computer games before are suddenly spending hours in front of their computers.
Esports has become a billion-dollar business, with millions of dollars up for grabs in gaming tournaments. All this has enhanced the pressure on players to win like never before, and this has spawned the creation of "e-cheats".
A history of cheating
Cheating at games is nothing new. Archaeologists have unearthed "trick" coins made by the ancient Romans which had been cut in half, then a piece of iron was inserted to shift the balance of the coin. Loaded ancient Roman dice have also been found.