Activision shuts down claims that Call of Duty's upgraded anti-cheat can be bypassed

Activision has addressed recent rumors that its Ricochet anti-cheat system in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* can be bypassed, stating Microsoft Azure Attestation vulnerabilities were already resolved. The system uses Microsoft Azure Attestation to verify PC security settings like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, isolating non-compliant users into separate lobbies. Microsoft’s fix addressed spoofing risks, including a flaw where Secure Boot could be falsely reported as enabled by malicious software. The company emphasized that Microsoft Azure Attestation remains a critical component of Ricochet, blocking cheaters before matches start. Activision’s Community Team dismissed claims of bypass methods, thanking responsible vulnerability reports through their private bug bounty program. During the *Black Ops 7* beta, Ricochet reportedly prevented less than 1% of cheaters from entering matches, demonstrating its effectiveness. Activision is also targeting scripted input devices like Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix, issuing temporary bans to users detected using them. The upcoming Ricochet update, scheduled for *Black Ops 7* Season 4, aims to further strengthen security measures. While cheating persists, Activision claims encounters have significantly decreased compared to previous *Call of Duty* titles. The company continues collaborating with Microsoft to enhance anti-cheat measures, ensuring fair play remains a priority. No exact release date for the update has been confirmed beyond its arrival during Season 4, which is currently live.