Detection Arms Race Escalates

Multiple vendors (OctoGuard, Trueyy, InterviewGuard) explicitly target Cluely. Fabric data shows cheating rates rising from 15% to 35% in 6 months, 61% of cheaters pass. A new broader industry article adds 38.5% flag rate, 48% in tech roles, and FBI deepfake warnings, naming Cluely alongside Interview Coder and Final Round AI. Take-home test article mentions Cluely data breach. New detection guides and GPU hook methods emerge. A new DIY article highlights technical gaps (screen-share invisibility, latency, audio capture) that make Cluely's paid product valuable, reinforcing the arms race. A new stats roundup (52 AI Interview Cheating Statistics 2026) adds that Cluely accounts for 45% of dedicated assistant cases. Developing.