False 'account banned' messages hit Black Ops 2 players as Activision updates anti-cheat

Activision confirmed legitimate Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players may briefly see a false "account banned" notice when removed from a match while backend anti-cheat updates apply. The publisher attributed the scare to "legacy systems used by older titles." Players who can reconnect are fine; failure to reconnect means a real ban. The crackdown targets Prestige hacks and account manipulation.