| Threat Actor | Defense Level | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Casual user / junior dev | | Cannot easily read or modify. | | Static analysis tools (SAST) | Medium | Many tools can deobfuscate base64/gzinflate automatically. | | Determined reverse engineer | Low | Runtime tracing ( print_r before eval ), debuggers (Xdebug), or deobfuscator scripts can restore logic. |
In the world of PHP development, your source code is often your most valuable asset. However, because PHP is an interpreted language, the source code usually resides on the server in plain text. If a server is compromised or if you are distributing a commercial plugin or theme, your intellectual property (IP) is at risk. This is where comes in. What is PHP Code Obfuscation? php obfuscate code
// Original echo "Welcome to dashboard"; | Threat Actor | Defense Level | Notes
