recentAttempts.incrementAndGet();
            lastAttempt = now;
        }

        void recordSuccess() {
            // Reduce counter on success to allow recovery
            recentAttempts.updateAndGet(val -> Math.max(0, val - 1));
        }

        void reset() {
            recentAttempts.set(0);
            blocked.set(false);
            blockExpiry = null;
            windowStart = Instant.now();