concealedprogramming

noun

UK /kənˈsiːld ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

US /kənˈsiːld ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

Writing computer code in a secret way so others cannot see it.

The spy used concealed programming to hide messages inside the game.

SYNONYMS

hidden coding secret scripting covert programming stealth coding

RELATED WORDS

encryption steganography obfuscation backdoor malware

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Code hidden inside another program to do something sneaky.

The app had concealed programming that stole passwords.

3. Writing instructions in a way that is hard for people to notice or understand.

The teacher found concealed programming in the student's project.

4. Secretly planning steps for a computer to follow later.

They used concealed programming to make the robot move at night.