This is not obfuscated code, which is why I posted here instead in the Obfu section. This is a real world problem. ;) I need to be able to do 2 different obfuscations, 1 is easier than the other. First, I need to be able to obfuscate a password which will be stored in a clear text script. I've got some ideas, and the end result of my beginnings should be relatively well enough hidden. You can probably guess, the next thing I need to do is obfuscate the the password obfuscation code. My question is this... Where can I go to learn what all the funky stuff the guys in the Obfu section do, means!? Is there any written "guidance"? I've googled about every way I can think of, and have found some interesting reads. But they are mostly about principles, theory and such. Is there anywhere out there that says:" you can turn this:

print "Hello World\!\n";

into this:

aksfjdhjdsafhjdsagfjklag

by doing this:

blah%${blah&{ (blah{;}())} ....

Am I asking for too much?? ;) :D Isn't there some sensei out that that needs a young grasshopper?

Edited by davido: Retitled to reflect actual question.

In reply to How to hide a password in a script? by dataking

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