: For private servers, simply enabling the built-in Minecraft whitelist ( /whitelist on ) is the most effective 100% free solution. Historical Context: The Mirai Botnet

The consequences of Minecraft bot attacks can be severe, ranging from minor annoyances to serious security breaches. Some of the potential consequences include:

: Automatically kick players using known VPN/Proxy IP ranges or those connecting from regions where you don't have a player base.