Hi
As a newbie with all this I'm now at the stage where I need to think about protecting my code but it's like I've stepped up way above my head with all this talk of obfuscation etc.
My application has 2 major causes for concern.
1. I have proprietary algorithms in the code that have taken me months to develop and form the basis for the reason I can distribute and charge for this application (hopefully)
2. I need to deal with a server-based database (currently) that needs encryption to prevent spoofing etc so the key has to be in the code - yikes!
I foolishly assumed that VB solutions could be totally protected by assigning a key and encrypting the code but now it seems nothing is safe.
So.....
What would be the best way to protect what I have either by some software or a better method?
Thanks!
As a newbie with all this I'm now at the stage where I need to think about protecting my code but it's like I've stepped up way above my head with all this talk of obfuscation etc.
My application has 2 major causes for concern.
1. I have proprietary algorithms in the code that have taken me months to develop and form the basis for the reason I can distribute and charge for this application (hopefully)
2. I need to deal with a server-based database (currently) that needs encryption to prevent spoofing etc so the key has to be in the code - yikes!
I foolishly assumed that VB solutions could be totally protected by assigning a key and encrypting the code but now it seems nothing is safe.
So.....
What would be the best way to protect what I have either by some software or a better method?
Thanks!