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-# py-workedtask
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+# py-workedtask
+
+Basic anti-cheat protection for Javelin project.
+
+## What it does
+
+- Detects debuggers (prevents debugging)
+- Scans for cheat tools/processes 
+- Basic file integrity checking
+- Mostly designed for Windows
+
+### Detects these tools
+- Cheat Engine, OllyDbg, x64dbg
+- IDA Pro, Process Hacker, Scylla
+- Other debugging/reversing tools
+
+## Files
+
+**AntiCheat.cpp** - C++ version, windows only
+```bash
+g++ -o anticheat.exe AntiCheat.cpp
+./anticheat.exe
+```
+
+**anti_cheat.py** - Python version, should work cross-platform
+```bash
+pip install psutil
+python3 anti_cheat.py
+```
+
+## Exit codes
+- 0: all good
+- 0xDEB: debugger found
+- 0xBAD: suspicious process found  
+- 0x12C: file integrity failed
+
+## Testing
+Try running with cheat engine open, should detect it and exit.
+
+## Notes
+This is basic protection, can probably be bypassed easily. 
+Consider using server-side validation too.
+
+## TODO
+- [ ] Better anti-debug techniques
+- [ ] VM detection
+- [ ] More process checks
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# anti_cheat.py
+# Javelin Project - Python version of anti-cheat protection
+# Features: debugger detection, suspicious process scan, basic self-integrity
+
+import os
+import sys
+import platform
+import psutil
+import hashlib
+
+# Windows-specific imports
+if platform.system() == "Windows":
+    import ctypes
+    import ctypes.wintypes
+else:
+    print("Warning: This anti-cheat system is designed for Windows systems.")
+    print("Some features may not work on non-Windows platforms.")
+
+# --- Configurable lists ---
+kTag = "[Javelin AntiCheat] "
+kSuspiciousProcesses = [
+    "cheatengine.exe",
+    "ollydbg.exe",
+    "x64dbg.exe",
+    "httpdebuggerui.exe",
+    "ida.exe",
+    "ida64.exe",
+    "scylla.exe",
+    "processhacker.exe"
+]
+
+# --- Checks ---
+def checkDebugger():
+    """
+    Detect if a debugger is attached to the current process
+    
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if debugger detected, False otherwise
+    """
+    if platform.system() != "Windows":
+        print(f"{kTag}Debugger detection not available on non-Windows systems")
+        return False
+        
+    try:
+        # Method 1: IsDebuggerPresent API
+        if ctypes.windll.kernel32.IsDebuggerPresent():
+            print(f"{kTag}Debugger detected via IsDebuggerPresent")
+            return True
+        
+        # Method 2: CheckRemoteDebuggerPresent
+        is_debugger_present = ctypes.wintypes.BOOL()
+        current_process = ctypes.windll.kernel32.GetCurrentProcess()
+        
+        if ctypes.windll.kernel32.CheckRemoteDebuggerPresent(current_process, ctypes.byref(is_debugger_present)):
+            if is_debugger_present.value:
+                print(f"{kTag}Debugger detected via CheckRemoteDebuggerPresent")
+                return True
+                
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"{kTag}Error during debugger detection: {e}")
+        # If we can't detect, assume no debugger for safety
+        
+    return False
+    
+# --- Utils ---
+def toLower(s):
+    return s.lower()
+
+# Simple hash calculation 
+def sha256Hash(data):
+    return hashlib.sha256(data).hexdigest()
+
+def checkSuspiciousProcesses():
+    """
+    Scan for suspicious processes that might be cheat tools
+    
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if suspicious process found, False otherwise
+    """
+    try:
+        for proc in psutil.process_iter(['pid', 'name']):
+            try:
+                proc_name = proc.info['name'].lower()
+                
+                # Check against our suspicious process list
+                for suspicious in kSuspiciousProcesses:
+                    if toLower(suspicious) == proc_name:  # exact match
+                        print(f"{kTag}Suspicious process detected: {proc_name} (PID: {proc.info['pid']})")
+                        return True
+                        
+            except (psutil.NoSuchProcess, psutil.AccessDenied, psutil.ZombieProcess):
+                # Skip processes we can't access
+                continue
+                
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"{kTag}Error during process scanning: {e}")
+        # If we can't scan, assume no suspicious processes for safety
+        
+    return False
+    
+def checkSelfIntegrity(expected_hash):
+    """
+    Check the integrity of the current Python script
+    
+    Args:
+        expected_hash: Expected SHA-256 hash of the script file
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if integrity check passes, False otherwise
+    """
+    if not expected_hash:
+        return True  # Skip if no expected hash provided
+        
+    try:
+        # Get the path to the current script
+        script_path = os.path.abspath(__file__)
+        
+        # Read and hash the file
+        with open(script_path, 'rb') as f:
+            file_content = f.read()
+            current_hash = sha256Hash(file_content)
+        
+        if current_hash != expected_hash:
+            print(f"{kTag}Integrity check failed - hash mismatch")
+            return False
+            
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"{kTag}Error during integrity check: {e}")
+        return False
+        
+    return True
+    
+# --- Entry helper (embed a baseline hash once you ship a build) ---
+JAVELIN_EXPECTED_HASH = os.environ.get('JAVELIN_EXPECTED_HASH', None)
+
+def main():
+    print(f"{kTag}starting checks...")
+
+    if checkDebugger():
+        print(f"{kTag}Debugger detected. Exiting.")
+        return 0xDEB  # code for debugger
+
+    if checkSuspiciousProcesses():
+        print(f"{kTag}Suspicious process detected. Exiting.")
+        return 0xBAD  # code for bad process
+
+    if JAVELIN_EXPECTED_HASH is not None:
+        if not checkSelfIntegrity(JAVELIN_EXPECTED_HASH):
+            print(f"{kTag}Integrity check failed (hash mismatch). Exiting.")
+            return 0x12C  # custom code
+
+    print(f"{kTag}All clear. Continue.")
+    return 0
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(main())
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
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+# deps for anti_cheat.py
+psutil
diff --git a/test_anticheat.py b/test_anticheat.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# quick test for anti_cheat.py
+
+import subprocess
+import sys
+
+def test_basic():
+    print("testing basic run...")
+    
+    try:
+        result = subprocess.run([sys.executable, 'anti_cheat.py'], 
+                              capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=5)
+        
+        if result.returncode == 0:
+            print("✓ runs ok")
+            print(f"output: {result.stdout.strip()}")
+        else:
+            print(f"✗ failed with code {result.returncode}")
+            print(f"error: {result.stderr.strip()}")
+            
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ exception: {e}")
+
+def test_import():
+    print("testing import...")
+    
+    try:
+        import anti_cheat
+        print("✓ import works")
+        
+        # check functions exist
+        assert hasattr(anti_cheat, 'checkDebugger')
+        assert hasattr(anti_cheat, 'checkSuspiciousProcesses') 
+        print("✓ functions found")
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ import failed: {e}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("running tests...")
+    test_import()
+    test_basic()
+    print("done")