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Definition of data obfuscation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

data obfuscation

noun
 
/ˈdeɪtə ɒbfəskeɪʃn/,
 
/ˈdɑːtə ɒbfəskeɪʃn/
 
/ˈdeɪtə ɑːbfəskeɪʃn/,
 
/ˈdætə ɑːbfəskeɪʃn/
(also data masking)
[uncountable]
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  1. the process of modifying data to hide sensitive information from people who do not have permission to see it
    • Much malware is now using data obfuscation techniques to remain hidden from antivirus software.

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