Code Obfuscation

Definition:

Code Obfuscation refers to the practice of making software code difficult to understand, analyze, or reverse-engineer by using techniques such as name mangling, encryption, and complex variable names.

Related Terms:

  • Obfuscarion
  • Anti-debugging techniques
  • Dead coding
  • Mangling
  • Encryption
  • Packer
  • Reverse engineering
  • Steganography
  • Tampering
  • Vigilantization