ZeroTrust Blog

Insights, updates, and technical deep-dives from the ZeroTrust team.

The Real Performance Cost of a FiveM Anticheat: ZeroTrust Benchmarks at 300 Players
July 19, 2026

The Real Performance Cost of a FiveM Anticheat: ZeroTrust Benchmarks at 300 Players

An anticheat is only worth running if it protects you without eating your frame budget. Here are ZeroTrust's exact resmon numbers on a 300-player server - 0.05ms client-side, under 0.5ms server-side - plus an honest look at whether you actually need a paid anticheat yet, or whether a free option like FIREAC is enough for now.

Written by Flo - Lead Dev Lua/Web/C++ & Reverse Engineer @ ZeroTrust
QBCore vs ESX: Highlighting the Best of Both Frameworks
July 4, 2026

QBCore vs ESX: Highlighting the Best of Both Frameworks

Choosing between QBCore and ESX is a big decision for any FiveM server owner. Instead of picking a winner, we highlight the unique strengths of both frameworks to help you decide.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
ZeroTrust Partners with FiveM Coach by Quasar
July 3, 2026

ZeroTrust Partners with FiveM Coach by Quasar

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with FiveM Coach by Quasar, the ultimate advisory platform for building, launching, and growing successful FiveM servers.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
Stopping FiveM Trigger Exploits: How We Solved It with Trigger Finder
June 25, 2026

Stopping FiveM Trigger Exploits: How We Solved It with Trigger Finder

Cheaters abuse networked events to give money, spawn vehicles, and grant items. Here's how FiveM trigger exploits work, why they're so hard to audit by hand, and how ZeroTrust's Trigger Finder maps and flags your entire event attack surface.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
What is FiveM Spoofing and How to Prevent It on Your Server
May 23, 2026

What is FiveM Spoofing and How to Prevent It on Your Server

Cheaters can bypass anticheat and FiveM bans with spoofers. Learn how ZeroTrust blocks repeat offenders with hardware identity verification.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
Secure your events: FiveM Lua Event Security Guide
May 20, 2026

Secure your events: FiveM Lua Event Security Guide

Cheats allow malicious clients to trigger events in any context. Learn how to secure client-server communication, implement server-side validation, and configure FXServer security convars.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
Best Anticheat for Large FiveM Servers: What to Look For
May 5, 2026

Best Anticheat for Large FiveM Servers: What to Look For

Managing a high-traffic FiveM community requires more than just basic detections. Learn the key technical and financial factors that separate enterprise-grade security from standard solutions.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
ZeroTrust Migration Discount: Switch to the Best FiveM Anticheat Today
May 2, 2026

ZeroTrust Migration Discount: Switch to the Best FiveM Anticheat Today

Switching from a competitor FiveM anticheat to ZeroTrust? Learn how to claim your exclusive migration discount on our Lifetime plan and upgrade your server security today.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
The Heartbeat of Innovation: Why Daily Updates Define ZeroTrust
April 26, 2026

The Heartbeat of Innovation: Why Daily Updates Define ZeroTrust

At ZeroTrust, we don't believe in waiting for 'the perfect moment' to ship. Discover how our commitment to daily updates-from UI refinements to core security patches-keeps us ahead of the curve and closer to our community.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
Global Security: How Our World Map & Geo-Blocking Stop Spoofing in Its Tracks
March 10, 2026

Global Security: How Our World Map & Geo-Blocking Stop Spoofing in Its Tracks

Discover how ZeroTrust's interactive World Map provides real-time visibility into your server's traffic. Learn why proactive geo-blocking is your best defense against VPN spoofing, targeted attacks, and ban evasion in FiveM.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
Private AntiCheat for FiveM: ZeroTrust's Exclusive Security Solution
December 28, 2025

Private AntiCheat for FiveM: ZeroTrust's Exclusive Security Solution

ZeroTrust offers both public and private anticheat solutions. While our public version provides excellent protection for most servers, our private anticheat option gives you an exclusive edge that cheaters can't study or bypass. Discover why private anticheat is the strategic choice for servers that demand maximum security.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
ZeroTrust AntiCheat - Origins, Vision, and What's Next
September 19, 2025

ZeroTrust AntiCheat - Origins, Vision, and What's Next

How ZeroTrust evolved from a lean Lua codebase to a modern cloud panel with forensic PC scanning and a philosophy that puts precision first. The only FiveM anticheat you'll ever need.

Written by ZeroTrust Team
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