Obfuscation code ?

Question

what is obfuscation code and why is it used and is it supported by all languages ? please give explained example.

Answer 1

According to Wikipedia, “in software development, obfuscation is the deliberate act of creating source or machine code that is difficult for humans to understand. Like obfuscation in natural language, it may use needlessly roundabout expressions to compose statements."

Obfuscating is sometimes used to hide software from hackers by concealing source code that would explain its inner functionality. It’s also used to deter the reverse-engineering of licensed software, e.g., reverse engineering licensed software or programs you have to pay for like Photoshop. This kind of obfuscation is usually less secure and more of a “noob” protection that an advanced developer can work around.

However, it’s also used for more sinister purposes, like concealing some kinds of malware, like an exploit, and preventing its detection from antivirus software. For Eg.,

https://code.sololearn.com/c00EUx1DJZgv/?ref=app

Answer 2

@Mhmed
It's not really a Morse code...
It's much difficult by humans to understand it.
Deobfuscation helps in understanding it :
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.upwork.com/hiring/development/understanding-obfuscated-code-deobfuscate-php-javascript/amp/

Answer 3

@Mhmed. It's not meant to be read. That's why it's obfuscated.

Answer 4

@Mhmed: eets soorta lyke thys <- It's sort of like this. i.e making things hard to read

Answer 5

@Dayve how can we read it ? i mean is it like morse code ?

Answer 6

a good 2 mins article on obfuscation uses in JavaScript
“Obfuscation — What is Obfuscation in Javascript? Why Obfuscation is used?” https://codeburst.io/obfuscation-what-is-obfuscation-in-javascript-why-obfuscation-is-used-f6a5f5bcf022