The Effectiveness of Anti-Cheat Measures in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Automatic Detection and Ban
The beta version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has already seen attempts to disrupt the game with cheats. However, Activision claims to be effectively handling the issue, with 97% of cheaters being caught and banned within the first 30 minutes of entering the game. The official Call of Duty Updates account on X shared this information, stating that many cheaters were detected even before being reported by other players. The system is said to be working automatically and swiftly, as per Activision.
Improved Security Measures
According to the data released, less than 1% of cheat attempts occurred in actual matches, and those users were swiftly expelled. Some cheat-selling websites have acknowledged that their programs do not work well in Black Ops 7, indicating the enhanced effectiveness of the Ricochet anti-cheat system. The system now incorporates machine learning, learning from previous game data like Black Ops 6 to identify suspicious patterns. Additionally, technologies like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are utilized to prevent unauthorized modifications to the game on PC.
Despite these advancements, there are reports of cheaters in the beta phase. Some players speculate that the anti-cheat system may not be fully active during this testing phase, suggesting ongoing adjustments to the system. Moreover, users caught cheating may face permanent bans across all Call of Duty games, not just Black Ops 7. Activision aims to use the beta as a training ground to bolster security before the official release on November 14.
Source: Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) – October 5, 2025
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