ExploitShield v4.9.0 – Update Notes
Release Type: Major Packet Handling & Feature Update
Previous Version: 4.8.0
Release Date: [Insert Date]

Key Improvements & Changes

1. Enhanced Packet Rate Limiting (Smart Adaptive System)
   
   • Reworked PacketRateLimiter with SmartCounter system for adaptive packet limits.
     
     
   • Now dynamically adjusts limits based on player ping to reduce false positives for high-latency users.
     
     
   • Added new packet types to rate limits: FLYING, LOOK, BLOCK_PLACE, and BLOCK_DIG.
     
     
   • Burst tolerance added to allow short spikes of activity without triggering alerts.
     
     
   • Stale counters automatically cleaned after 30 seconds of inactivity to prevent memory leaks.
     
2. Anti-Overwrite Bug Fixed
   
   • Previous versions risked overwriting configuration values on server restart.
     
     
   • v4.9.0 preserves user-modified config values while still allowing first-run defaults to be loaded.
     
3. Command Improvements
   
   • /exploitshield profile <PlayerName> command added to easily inspect player profiles and statistics.
     
     
   • Existing /exploitshield command remains fully functional with new subcommand support.
     
4. Alerts & Logging Enhancements
   
   • Packet flood alerts now clearly indicate the specific packet type causing the rate limit.
     
     
   • Improved console messages for better readability and debugging.
     

Internal / Backend Updates

• PacketRateLimiter rewritten to support adaptive, ping-aware rate limits.
  
  
• SmartCounter system implemented for fine-grained per-packet tracking.
  
  
• Cleanup routines added to prevent stale data accumulation.
  
  
• All new logic remains fully compatible with ProtocolLib and PacketEvents integrations.
  

⚡ Benefits of v4.9.0

• More reliable anti-flood detection with lower false positives.
  
  
• Maintains server stability while allowing normal player behavior even under high latency.
  
  
• Cleaner, safer, and more efficient packet tracking.
  
  
• Commands and configuration handling are now more user-friendly and robust.