Question

Analyst is investigating proxy logs and found out that one of the internal user visited website storing suspicious java scripts. After opening one of them he noticed that it's very hard to understand the code and all code differs from typical java script. What is the name of this technique to hide the code and extend analysis time?

Answer 1

Answer:

Obfuscation

Explanation:

The fact that the analyst can open the Javascript code means that the code is not encrypted. It simply means that the data the analyst is dealing with here is hidden or scrambled to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. This technique is known as Data Obfuscation and is a form of encryption that results in confusing data. Obfuscation hides the meaning by rearranging the operations of some software. As a result, this technique forces the attacker to spend more time investigating the code and looking for encrypted parts.