HeezGuard protects Minecraft servers from:
\nBot attacks and automated connections
\nDDoS attempts and connection spikes
\nVPN\/Proxy abuse and suspicious IPs
\nExploit attempts and crash attacks
\nSpam and flooding in chat\/commands
\nSession hijacking and unauthorized access<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Architecture\u200b<\/p>\n
Main Components (7 Core Systems)\u200b<\/p>\n
BotDetectionEngine – Multi-layered bot detection with scoring system
\nBehavioralAnalyzer – Real-time behavior profiling and pattern analysis
\nRateLimiter – Connection and action rate limiting
\nIPProtectionSystem – IP reputation, VPN\/proxy detection, GeoIP filtering
\nVerificationManager – 4 different verification methods
\nServerSecurityManager – Central security coordination
\nAlertSystem – Multi-channel notification system
\nSupporting Systems\u200b<\/p>\n
ConfigManager – 100+ configuration options with hot reload
\nDataManager – JSON-based data persistence with cleanup
\nGUIManager – Interactive web-based management interface
\nDiscordLogger – Rich Discord webhook integration<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd16 Advanced Bot Detection (15+ Methods)\u200b<\/p>\n
Scoring-Based Detection System\u200b<\/p>\n
HeezGuard uses a sophisticated scoring system (threshold: 75 points) that combines:Client Analysis (15 points)
\nSuspicious client brands (“unknown”, “vanilla”, empty)
\nModified or fake client detection
\nKnown bot client signatures
\nPing Analysis (10-20 points)
\nUnnaturally low ping detection (<10ms = 20 points)\nVery high ping detection (>500ms = 10 points)
\nPerfect consistency detection (15 points)
\nName Pattern Recognition (25 points)
\nRandom character sequences
\nRepeated character patterns
\nBot naming conventions
\nInvalid name formats
\nConnection Analysis (20 points)
\nMultiple accounts from same IP
\nRapid connection sequences
\nConnection timing patterns
\nBehavioral Analysis (Real-time)
\nMovement pattern detection
\nInteraction timing analysis
\nChat pattern recognition
\nCommand pattern monitoring<\/p>\n
\u2705 Verification System (4 Methods)\u200b<\/p>\n
1. SIMPLE\u200b<\/p>\n
Basic code entry
\nFast verification for trusted users
\n2. ADVANCED (Recommended)\u200b<\/p>\n
Code entry via chat
\nMovement requirement
\nTimeout system (60 seconds)
\nMultiple attempt tracking
\n3. CAPTCHA\u200b<\/p>\n
Visual code presentation
\nManual code transcription
\nHighest security for human verification
\n4. BEHAVIORAL\u200b<\/p>\n
Natural movement patterns required
\nExtended observation period
\nCombines movement + code verification<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd12 Security Features\u200b<\/p>\n
Rate Limiting\u200b<\/p>\n
Connection Rate Limiting: Max 3 connections per IP per 30 seconds
\nAction Rate Limiting: Commands (5\/sec), Chat (3\/sec), Interactions (10\/sec)
\nAutomatic Blocking: Temporary IP blocks when limits exceeded
\nConnection Spike Detection\u200b<\/p>\n
Real-time Monitoring: Tracks connections per second
\nConfigurable Threshold: 10 connections per 5 seconds
\nResponse Actions: Block new connections, lockdown mode, or admin alerts
\nIP Protection System\u200b<\/p>\n
Proxy\/VPN Detection: Multi-method detection with 24-hour caching
\nGeoIP Filtering: Whitelist\/blacklist by country
\nIP Reputation System: Automatic scoring with decay over time
\nDatacenter Detection: Identifies and blocks datacenter IPs
\nExploit Protection\u200b<\/p>\n
Name Validation: Length limits, special character filtering
\nCrash Packet Prevention: Blocks known exploit packets
\nSession Protection: IP change detection during sessions
\nHijacking Detection: Session takeover attempt monitoring<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcca Behavioral Analysis\u200b<\/p>\n
Movement Pattern Analysis\u200b<\/p>\n
Straight Line Detection: Identifies robotic movement
\nTiming Consistency: Detects unnaturally consistent intervals
\nPhysics Validation: Checks for realistic movement physics
\nPattern History: Tracks last 100 movements per player
\nChat Pattern Analysis\u200b<\/p>\n
Repetition Detection: Identifies repeated messages
\nSimilarity Analysis: Uses Levenshtein distance algorithm
\nSpam Detection: 80% similarity threshold
\nAnti-Flood: Message cooldown system
\nInteraction Analysis\u200b<\/p>\n
Timing Windows: Tracks interaction intervals
\nSpeed Detection: Flags interactions faster than 2000ms
\nType Tracking: Different interaction types monitored
\nHistory: Keeps last 50 interactions per player<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udce2 Alert System\u200b<\/p>\n
Multi-Level Alerts\u200b<\/p>\n
INFO: Successful verifications, normal events
\nWARNING: Bot detection, rate limit violations, proxy detection
\nCRITICAL: Connection spikes, lockdown activations, exploit attempts
\nAlert Channels\u200b<\/p>\n
In-Game Notifications: Real-time messages to admins
\nConsole Logging: Detailed log entries with timestamps
\nDiscord Webhooks: Rich embed messages with role mentions<\/p>\n
\u2699\ufe0f Configuration (100+ Options)\u200b<\/p>\n
Major Configuration Sections\u200b<\/p>\n
General Settings: Debug mode, language, auto-save
\nAnti-Bot Protection: 25+ options for detection tuning
\nIP Protection: 15+ options for IP management
\nSecurity Features: 20+ options for protection levels
\nAlerts & Notifications: 10+ options for alert management
\nActions & Punishments: 8+ options for response actions
\nPerformance: 5+ options for optimization<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfae Commands & Management\u200b<\/p>\n
Admin Commands\u200b<\/p>\n
\/heezguard – Open GUI menu (players) or show help \/verify heezguard.admin - Full access to all commands \ud83d\udcc8 Statistics & Monitoring\u200b<\/p>\n Real-Time Statistics\u200b<\/p>\n Total players tracked UUID tracking First\/last seen timestamps \ud83c\udfaf Unique Features\u200b<\/p>\n What Makes HeezGuard Special\u200b<\/p>\n Comprehensive Scoring System: Unlike simple yes\/no checks, uses weighted scoring for accurate detection HeezGuard is a sophisticated, production-ready Minecraft Spigot plugin designed to provide ultimate server protection against bots, attacks, and malicious activities. It’s a comprehensive security solution that combines advanced detection algorithms, behav<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":80345,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"heezguard","_minecraft_project_id":"IwK1ncIx","_minecraft_author":"solvanestudios","_minecraft_license":"LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved","_minecraft_downloads":29,"_minecraft_follows":0,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"heezguard.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":13726830,"_minecraft_version_count":1,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-15T22:11:58.181712Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2025-12-28T22:16:02.592014Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2025-12-21T12:18:29.041806Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/heezguard","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":80345,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-04T15:10:06+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"2d8b00385d2b0c328f64bea416ee3f65","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[124,89,126,127,129,123],"mod_loader":[130,132,134],"minecraft_version":[339,357,379,438,446,449,110,115,118,49,51,54,59,62,22,860],"class_list":["post-80344","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-bukkit","mod_category-game-mechanics","mod_category-management","mod_category-paper","mod_category-spigot","mod_category-technology","mod_loader-bukkit","mod_loader-paper","mod_loader-spigot","minecraft_version-1-10","minecraft_version-1-11","minecraft_version-1-12","minecraft_version-1-13","minecraft_version-1-13-1","minecraft_version-1-13-2","minecraft_version-1-14","minecraft_version-1-15","minecraft_version-1-16","minecraft_version-1-17","minecraft_version-1-18","minecraft_version-1-19","minecraft_version-1-20","minecraft_version-1-21","minecraft_version-1-8","minecraft_version-1-9"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\/heezguard stats – View security statistics
\n\/heezguard check
\n\/heezguard whitelist
\n\/heezguard blacklist
\n\/heezguard lockdown – Enable lockdown mode
\n\/heezguard unlock – Disable lockdown mode
\n\/heezguard reload – Reload configuration
\nPlayer Commands\u200b<\/p>\n - Complete verification process
\nPermissions\u200b<\/p>\n
\nheezguard.bypass - Bypass all protection checks
\nheezguard.notify - Receive security notifications
\nheezguard.whitelist - Bypass verification (whitelisted)<\/p>\n
\nIP addresses monitored
\nSuspicious players flagged
\nBlocked IPs count
\nLockdown status
\nOnline player count
\nPer-Player Data\u200b<\/p>\n
\nFirst\/last seen timestamps
\nTotal joins count
\nSuspicion score
\nVerification status
\nFailed verification count
\nKnown IP addresses
\nPer-IP Data\u200b<\/p>\n
\nTotal connections
\nFailed attempts
\nReputation score
\nBlacklist status
\nProxy\/VPN status
\nCountry code
\nConnection timestamps<\/p>\n
\nBehavioral AI: Real-time analysis of player behavior patterns
\nMulti-Method Verification: Four different verification methods
\nIntelligent Rate Limiting: Context-aware rate limiting for different action types
\nReputation System: Long-term tracking of IP reputation with automatic decay
\nConnection Spike Protection: Automatic server protection during attacks
\nModular Design: Easy to extend and customize
\nPerformance Optimized: Async operations, caching, and efficient algorithms
\nExtensive Logging: Complete audit trail of all security events
\nAdmin-Friendly: Comprehensive commands and statistics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"