Cloud Storage (OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.):

• Description: Cloud storage services synchronize files between a user's online account and a designated local folder on their PC. Files stored in these folders exist both locally and in the cloud.

• Mechanism & Evasion: Cheats or related files can be placed within a synced cloud storage folder (e.g., the local OneDrive folder). The potential bypass arises from the possibility of remote manipulation. An accomplice (or the player using another device like a phone or second computer logged into the same cloud account) could potentially delete, modify, or replace the cheat file via the cloud service's web interface or another synced device while the screenshare is ongoing on the primary PC. Depending on the sync client's speed and behavior, the file might disappear or change on the local disk with minimal or delayed local logging, potentially confusing the ScreenSharer.

• Detection Considerations:

  • Check Common Cloud Folders: Be aware of and inspect standard cloud sync directories (C:\Users\%username%\OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) for suspicious files or recent modifications.

  • File Timestamps & Journal: Analyze file timestamps within these folders. The USN Journal will log the local file system changes made by the sync client (creations, deletions, overwrites) – look for recent, unexplained activity related to suspicious files in these directories.

  • Sync Client Logs: The cloud service's sync client application itself might maintain local logs detailing synchronization activities, potentially showing remote deletions or updates (log locations vary by service).

  • While less common than other methods, it's a potential vector for tampering, especially in coordinated scenarios.