Comprehensive DDoS Protection for All Minecraft Versions by Gcore
- March 4, 2024
- 2 min read
DDoS attacks have emerged as a formidable threat to online gaming, affecting the integrity and availability of game servers worldwide. Minecraft, a game beloved by millions for its creativity and community, has not been spared from these disruptions. To address this, Gcore has launched a specialized Minecraft DDoS protection service, now covering all Minecraft versions, to ensure a secure and uninterrupted gaming environment for players and server administrators. Learn more about Gcore’s protection for Minecraft in this article.
Why Minecraft Requires Specialized DDoS Protection
Gcore DDoS Protection is meticulously designed to address the specific needs of Minecraft. Whether the original Java edition, the cross-platform Bedrock edition, or any other variant, our robust protection mechanisms are ready to defend against a spectrum of DDoS attack vectors. This comprehensive coverage includes volumetric attacks, application-layer attacks, and sophisticated botnet threats.
For TCP-based Minecraft versions, such as Minecraft Classic, we implement strategies such as TCP SYN cookie challenges for handshake validation and passive packet inspections to maintain protocol compliance. IP whitelisting and server query caching further enhance performance and security.
UDP-based Minecraft editions benefit from our specialized countermeasures that mitigate amplification attacks and random packet floods. Techniques such as temporary server replacement during critical handshakes and passive packet inspection ensure that only legitimate traffic reaches the game servers.
Why Choose Gcore for Minecraft DDoS Protection?
Gcore DDoS Protection offers a comprehensive approach to securing online game servers, including Minecraft servers. By leveraging a global network of scrubbing centers and employing advanced filtering techniques, we maintain Minecraft servers’ accessibility and performance, even under sophisticated DDoS attacks. We are committed to continuous adaptation to ensure our customers are always protected, despite the ever-changing cyberthreat landscape.
Get Started with Gcore’s Minecraft Protection
With a focus on mitigating L3-L7 attacks, we offer a configuration set specifically designed for Minecraft servers. This includes the establishment of proxies or GRE tunnels to our scrubbing centers, ensuring that servers are shielded while remaining fully operational.
For more information or to request protection for your Minecraft server, contact our team of security experts. Join the community of gamers worldwide who trust Gcore for advanced DDoS protection.
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