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Activision to Add Azure Attestation, Crack Down on Input Devices in Black Ops 7 Ranked Play

The system verifies PC integrity in the cloud to stop tampering before matches.

Overview

  • The new protections go live on Feb. 5 with Season 2, debuting first in Ranked Play.
  • Microsoft Azure Attestation complements TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to block compromised PCs before lobbies form.
  • RICOCHET will analyze input timing, consistency, recoil control, aim behavior, and precision to spot machine assistance.
  • Unapproved hardware such as Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix is deemed cheating, and Activision warns use of these devices puts accounts at risk.
  • Treyarch presents this as an ongoing anti-cheat effort that will continue to evolve alongside enforcement actions.