Activision’s Ricochet anti-cheat blocked 97% of cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s beta within 30 minutes.

Activision says its Ricochet anti-cheat system blocked 97% of cheaters within 30 minutes during the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, with fewer than 1% succeeding in reaching a live match. The company credits enhanced TPM 2.0 checks and automated detection for rapid response, noting most cheaters were banned before viral clips surfaced. Over 40 cheat providers have shut down since the prior game’s launch, and major vendors now label their tools as unusable. While PC security requirements like Secure Boot may disrupt some players, Activision insists they’re vital for fairness. Full anti-cheat protection will remain active at launch.