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Major Call of Duty Cheat Provider Ceases Operations

Following recent events, a prominent Call of Duty cheat provider has decided to shut down, leaving fans optimistic for the future.
Major Call of Duty Cheat Provider Ceases Operations

Highlights

  • A leading cheat provider, Interwebz, has abruptly closed its operations.
  • Activision's Ricochet Anti-Cheat system is struggling against inventive cheat developers.
  • Fans are hopeful that Activision will intensify efforts to combat cheat providers and safeguard the fairness of Call of Duty games.

Interwebz, a notorious cheat provider for Call of Duty, has made a surprising announcement of its closure following legal action from an undisclosed entity, widely speculated to be the game's publisher, Activision.

Since the resurgence of Call of Duty on PC in 2020 with the introduction of Warzone, cheating has plagued the community. Despite the implementation of Activision's Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, cheaters in Call of Duty have managed to evade bans for extended periods. The complexity of these cheats was recently highlighted when a YouTuber infiltrated one of the most exclusive cheating circles, revealing that six out of the top 10 MW3 Ranked players were part of this group. The crackdown on cheaters has often felt like an uphill battle, but the closure of Interwebz marks a small victory for fair players.

Interwebz announced its cessation of operations through a message shared by the Call of Duty news Twitter account, charlieINTEL, after receiving a legal notice regarding its activities. While this is a positive development, it's just one step in combating cheating in the game. Activision's Ricochet Anti-Cheat system will require substantial enhancements to effectively tackle the ongoing issue.

In February, Activision acknowledged ongoing efforts to enhance Ricochet, but the Call of Duty community is growing impatient. Cheaters continue to disrupt the gameplay experience in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone's Ranked modes as well as regular matches.

Challenges Faced by Call of Duty's Ricochet Anti-Cheat

Despite its presumed sophistication backed by Activision's resources, Ricochet struggles against cheat developers who employ innovative techniques such as disabling their software precisely when Ricochet scans their interface. Suspected cheaters have their screens monitored throughout matches, but these cheats have mechanisms to evade detection.

Many fans are urging Activision to intensify its crackdown on cheat providers. The Achilles' heel of Ricochet lies in its non-kernel-level nature unlike systems like Easy Anti Cheat or Riot Vanguard. However, adopting a kernel-level anti-cheat solution comes with its own set of controversies, with users expressing concerns about privacy invasion and labeling it as spyware.

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