Visual Basic Obfuscator with Robust Security
The easiest-to-use No-Code obfuscator Visual Basic applications.
No Security knowledge needed.
BENEFITS OF PROTECTING YOUR VISUAL BASIC CODE
Maximize Security, minimize effort.
Intellectual Property Protection
Ensure your unique code is secure from unauthorized access and misuse.
Reverse Engineering Prevention
Make it significantly more difficult for attackers to manipulate your application.
Enhanced Brand
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Maintain the integrity of your brand with an added layer of security that reinforces trust.
Vulnerability
Minimization
Reduce the risk of vulnerabilities being detected and exploited in your code.
EMPOWER YOUR VISUAL BASIC APP’S PROTECTION
Key Benefits
When it comes to securing your app code, Shield’s .NET Obfuscator ensures simple setup and advanced protection.
No-Code Integration
Add a simple NuGet package and integrate it into your build process in AWS, Azure, or any other environment.
Always Up-to-Date
Manual updates for traditional obfuscators create unnecessary work. Shield provides the latest protections automatically.
User-Friendly
Easy-to-Use workflow setup for easy customization without touching the source code.
Customizable Protections
Choose the preset that best suits your security needs or customize the protections you want to apply.
Protection Without the Pain
Say goodbye to the headaches of obfuscation. Shield makes security seamless, offering top-tier features that keep your Visual Basic code protected without sacrificing debugging, error handling, or code clarity. Other solutions make security a hassle; Shield keeps it easy.
Advanced exclusions
Customize Shield’s protection with attributes directly in your code, allowing specific files, classes, or methods to be excluded from obfuscation. Control exactly which parts of your code remain visible or protected.
StackTrace deobfuscation
Easily recover stack traces for debugging through our SDK, API, or cloud panel, converting obfuscated errors into readable formats for efficient troubleshooting.
Automatic exceptions recover
Our SDK automatically restores original exceptions, even in obfuscated applications, reducing downtime and keeping Visual Basic apps running smoothly.
One-click integration
Effortlessly integrate Shield into your workflow. Use it in Visual Studio, via NuGet, or in your CI/CD pipeline to automatically apply obfuscation, ensuring your application is protected every time you compile.
Tampering Protection
Obfuscation is just the beginning. Shield adds advanced anti-tampering techniques to safeguard your visual basic application’s integrity. Prevent unauthorized modifications, block debugging attempts, and resist reverse engineering, ensuring your code remains secure and unaltered.
Protection Without the Pain
Say goodbye to the headaches of obfuscation. Shield makes security seamless, offering top-tier features that keep your code protected without sacrificing debugging, error handling, or code clarity. Other solutions make security a hassle; Shield keeps it easy.
Advanced exclusions
Customize Shield’s protection with attributes directly in your code, allowing specific files, classes, or methods to be excluded from obfuscation. Control exactly which parts of your code remain visible or protected.
StackTrace deobfuscation
Easily recover stack traces for debugging through our SDK, API, or cloud panel, converting obfuscated errors into readable formats for efficient troubleshooting.
Automatic exceptions recover
Our SDK automatically restores original exceptions, even in obfuscated applications, reducing downtime and keeping Visual Basic apps running smoothly.
One-click integration
Effortlessly integrate Shield into your workflow. Use it in Visual Studio, via NuGet, or in your CI/CD pipeline to automatically apply obfuscation, ensuring your application is protected every time you compile.
Tampering Protection
Obfuscation is just the beginning. Shield adds advanced anti-tampering techniques to safeguard your visual basic application’s integrity. Prevent unauthorized modifications, block debugging attempts, and resist reverse engineering, ensuring your code remains secure and unaltered.
HOW IT WORKS
Protect your application in 3 simple steps
Select your application
Choose the Visual Basic aplication you want protect.
Configure Protections
Set the desired protection presets.
Protect and Deploy
Automatically protect and deploy your application.
COMPARISON WITH OTHER OBFUSCATORS
Why Shield Stands Out
Traditional Obfuscator
Installation
Manual download & install
Updates
Manual updates
Ease of Use
Requires technical knowledge
Customization
Limited
Integration
Complex
Installation
No installation required
Updates
Always up-to-date
Ease of Use
No-code, user-friendly
Customization
Multiple customizable presets
Integration
Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI
Traditional Obfuscator
Installation
Manual download & install
Updates
Manual updates
Ease of Use
Requires technical knowledge
Customization
Limited
Integration
Complex
Installation
No installation required
Updates
Always up-to-date
Ease of Use
No-code, user-friendly
Customization
Multiple customizable presets
Integration
Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI
IN-APP SHIELDING AND HARDENING
Advanced Protections for Total Safeguarding
Protect your Visual Basic code at different stages and secure your applications ensuring robust mobile app security throughout the development lifecycle.
OBFUSCATION AS A SERVICE
Trusted by developers from over 50 countries
Shield offers versatile infrastructure and integrations to automate the process of securing source code.
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Protected code lines
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Active Developers
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Companies that trust
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Frequently asked questions
What is obfuscation in Visual Basic?
Obfuscation in Visual Basic refers to the process of transforming your source code or intermediate language (IL) code into a version that is difficult for humans to understand, yet still fully functional for the computer to execute.
This is done to protect your intellectual property, avoid reverse engineering, and safeguard sensitive logic within your software. By using obfuscation techniques, you can make it significantly harder for malicious entities to decompile or tamper with your code.
Why should I obfuscate my code?
Obfuscating your code is crucial for several reasons:
Protection from Reverse Engineering: Obfuscation makes it difficult for attackers to gain insights into your proprietary algorithms and logic.
Security: By making your code harder to understand, you reduce the risk of vulnerabilities being exposed and exploited.
Intellectual Property Safeguarding: Obfuscation helps in protecting your intellectual property from unauthorized use or replication.
Compliance: In some industries, obfuscation is a required practice to meet regulatory and compliance standards for software confidentiality.
How can I obfuscate my Visual Basic applications?
You can obfuscate your Visual Basic applications using dedicated tools like ByteHide’s Shield. Shield allows you to obfuscate your Visual Basic code through various methods:
Web Panel: Secure and manage your Visual Basic apps from ByteHide’s web panel without having to download anything.
Visual Studio Extension: Directly integrate Shield with your project file (*.csproj) within Visual Studio for seamless obfuscation.
NuGet Package: Use the ByteHide Shield NuGet package for easy app hardening with MSBuild integration.
Command Line Interface (CLI): Protect your applications from the command line on Windows, Linux, or macOS, providing flexibility for different development environments.
What is Visual Basic obfuscator?
A Visual Basic obfuscator is a specialized tool designed to make Visual Basic applications harder to reverse-engineer and decode. It works by converting readable code into a form that is difficult for humans to understand but still executable by the machine.
ByteHide’s Shield, offers features such as renaming symbols, encrypting strings, and control flow obfuscation, providing comprehensive protection for your software.
How can I use Shield without downloading?
ByteHide’s Shield provides multiple methods for obfuscating your .NET applications without the need for a local download:
Web Panel: Shield works on compiled assemblies, so you can harden your .NET apps directly from our web panel, streamlining the process and simplifying management.
Visual Studio Extension: Integrate Shield directly with your project file (*.csproj) within Visual Studio to protect your applications during development.
NuGet Package: Utilize our .NET obfuscator available as a NuGet Package, facilitating easy and seamless integration with MSBuild for enhanced app security.
CLI: Use Shield from the command line on various platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS, providing flexibility and control over the obfuscation process.