When the game's security asks, "What are the ID numbers of this computer's components?", the spoofer intercepts this query and returns false, temporary data. To the game's server, it appears as though the software is running on a completely different, unbanned machine. This creates a temporary layer of anonymity, allowing a user to circumvent a hardware ban. Most spoofers are temporary, meaning they only mask the IDs while the software is actively running; after a system reboot, the computer may revert to its true identity.

: Third-party exploit tools often require disabling antivirus software or injecting code into system processes, which can expose the user's hardware to "garbage" or malicious injections from unverified sources. Subscription vs. Lifetime