Activision appears to be significantly intensifying its efforts against illicit software in Call of Duty, taking a remarkably direct approach recently. The publisher reportedly dispatched a legal representative to the Ohio residence of an individual identified as a prominent purveyor of cheats for the popular first-person shooter series. This unusual action culminated in the delivery of an official cease-and-desist order directly to the cheat seller.
Further underscoring their commitment to combating illegal software, Activision subsequently released footage of this doorstep confrontation online. The video reportedly shows the legal representative serving the order, making the entire interaction public. This move suggests a new, highly visible strategy by the publisher to deter those who create and distribute cheating tools, sending a clear message to the broader cheat community about the serious legal consequences they face.
This information is based on reporting by Eurogamer.net.
