Artem Razin
With over 20 years in software development, Artem is the founder and CEO of Softanics. An expert in C++, .NET, and software protection, he has launched industry-leading tools like Deleaker and ArmDot, helping developers worldwide improve application performance, security, and code quality.
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Obfuscator for .NET 9 - Secure Modern .NET Applications
Obfuscate .NET 9 WPF apps with ArmDot. Covers modern decompilers (including the Visual Studio one), name obfuscation, control flow, and virtualization.
.NET Obfuscator Best Practices for Proper Code Protection
Learn how to use a .NET obfuscator correctly to protect your applications from reverse engineering without breaking functionality.
ASP.NET Obfuscation Guide to Protect Your Web Applications
Learn how to obfuscate ASP.NET applications to protect your server-side logic from reverse engineering and code theft.
Securing .NET Embedded Resources - Protection and Encryption
Learn how to secure embedded resources in .NET applications and prevent extraction of sensitive files and data.
MAUI App Protection with .NET Obfuscator - Complete Guide
Learn how to obfuscate .NET MAUI applications to protect your mobile and desktop apps from reverse engineering.
C# Code Protection Guide with Obfuscation Best Practices
Learn how a C# protector secures your .NET applications using obfuscation, control flow protection, and virtualization to stop reverse engineering.
A Guide on Obfuscating WinUI 3 (Windows App SDK) Projects
Learn how to obfuscate WinUI applications built with Windows App SDK to protect your .NET code from reverse engineering.
Obfuscator for .NET 8 - Protect Modern .NET Applications
Obfuscate .NET 8 applications via NuGet package integration. No standalone install required - add ArmDot to your project and protect on every build.
WPF Obfuscation Guide - Protect .NET Desktop Applications
Learn how to obfuscate WPF applications to protect your .NET code from reverse engineering and intellectual property theft.
How to obfuscate .NET application in Github workflow?
Learn how to obfuscate a .NET application in GitHub Actions to protect your code from reverse engineering in CI/CD pipelines.
Obfuscation .NET applications with Azure DevOps Pipelines
Learn how to obfuscate .NET applications in Azure DevOps pipelines to protect your code in automated build and release workflows.
Avalonia Obfuscation - Protect Cross-Platform .NET UI Apps
Learn how to obfuscate Avalonia applications to protect your .NET UI code from reverse engineering and unauthorized modification.
.NET 7 Application Obfuscation Guide - Step-by-Step Setup
Obfuscate .NET 7 apps targeting Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Build from the command line and integrate ArmDot into your CI/CD pipeline.
.NET Obfuscator for macOS - Protect Apps on Apple Platform
Develop and obfuscate .NET apps on macOS with Visual Studio for Mac. Covers name obfuscation, control flow, virtualization, and resource encryption.
.NET 6 Obfuscation - Protect Your Modern .NET Applications
Obfuscate .NET 6 assemblies as the first LTS unified .NET release. ArmDot handles MAUI previews, minimal APIs, and single-file publishing seamlessly.
.NET Core Obfuscation - Cross-Platform App Protection Guide
Learn how to obfuscate a .NET Core application to protect your code from reverse engineering using proven techniques and best practices.
.NET Single File Publish Obfuscation and Protection Guide
Obfuscate .NET single-file published apps. ArmDot protects bundled assemblies before packaging so the single EXE hides your code from reverse engineers.
F# Obfuscator for Protecting Functional .NET Applications
Protect F# applications with modern obfuscation. Learn how to secure .NET code from reverse engineering using strong protection techniques.
Mono Framework Obfuscator for .NET Apps on Linux and macOS
Protect Mono applications from reverse engineering with .NET obfuscation. Covers renaming, control flow, and cross-platform deployment on Linux.
Xamarin Obfuscator for .NET Mobile App Code Protection
Obfuscate and protect your Xamarin app from reverse engineering with ArmDot. Practical guide for securing .NET applications.
How to obfuscate .NET applications in Visual Studio Code
Learn how to obfuscate .NET apps in Visual Studio Code to protect assemblies from reverse engineering using modern security techniques.
.NET Obfuscator for Linux - Cross-Platform Code Protection
Build and obfuscate .NET apps on Ubuntu and other Linux distros. Since .NET Core, cross-platform obfuscation is a must - here is how to do it with ArmDot.
C# Application Obfuscation in Visual Studio Step-by-Step
Learn how to obfuscate a C# application in Visual Studio to protect your .NET code from reverse engineering and unauthorized changes.
UWP Application Obfuscation for Windows Platform Developers
Learn how to obfuscate a UWP application to protect your app from reverse engineering using proven .NET security techniques.
How to obfuscate .NET application in JetBrains Rider?
Learn how to obfuscate a .NET application in Rider to protect your code from reverse engineering using modern protection techniques.
Blazor App Obfuscation Guide for WebAssembly .NET Projects
Learn how to obfuscate Blazor applications to protect .NET code from reverse engineering and intellectual property theft.
.NET Obfuscation Performance Impact and Benchmarks Guide
Does code obfuscation impact performance? Learn how different techniques affect speed time in .NET applications.
Hardware ID Generator in .NET - Complete Developer Guide
Build a secure hardware ID generator in .NET for software licensing and copy protection. Covers WMI queries, hashing, and key binding strategies.
VB.NET Obfuscator - Protect Visual Basic .NET Applications
Learn how to obfuscate VB.NET applications to protect your code from reverse engineering and unauthorized modification.
C# Obfuscator for .NET Code Protection and Anti-Reverse
Protect your C# applications with strong obfuscation: rename symbols, hide control flow, virtualize code, and prevent reverse engineering effectively.
Why TStreamAdapter Fails for IStream Virtual Files?
Learn why Delphi's TStreamAdapter cannot be used with BoxedApp SDK IStream-based virtual files and how to correctly implement IStream.Clone.
Use Managed C++ DLL Without VC++ Redistributable Installed
Run a Managed C++ DLL without requiring Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable by embedding the runtime with BoxedApp SDK. No user installs needed.
.NET Runtime Embedding with BoxedApp SDK - No Install
Embed the .NET Runtime using BoxedApp SDK to run .NET applications on systems without .NET installed. Deploy fully self-contained portable apps.
Hide .NET Assemblies and Unmanaged DLLs with BoxedApp SDK
Protect your .NET assemblies and unmanaged DLLs by loading them from memory with BoxedApp SDK. Keep binaries hidden from disk and reverse engineers.
Embed Flash Player ActiveX Using BoxedApp SDK and Registry
Embed Flash Player ActiveX in your application using BoxedApp SDK virtual registry. Run Flash content without system-wide ActiveX installation.
Native Memory Leaks in Java - Detection and Fix Strategies
JNI-based Java apps can leak native memory outside the garbage collector. Learn how to detect off-heap leaks, profile native allocations, and fix them.
Visual Leak Detector Alternative for C++ Memory Profiling
Looking for an alternative to Visual Leak Detector? Compare tools for memory leak detection in Visual Studio on Windows.
How to detect leaks in ISAPI DLL Written in Delphi?
Running a Delphi ISAPI extension under IIS? Learn how to attach a leak profiler to w3wp.exe and catch memory leaks in your DLL before production.
Identifying and resolving memory leaks in C/C++ in GCC
Struggling with memory leaks in GCC-compiled C/C++ code? Learn practical detection techniques, tooling options, and step-by-step debugging workflows.
An extension to detect memory leaks in RAD Studio 12 Athens
Deleaker now supports RAD Studio 12 Athens. Learn how this extension helps detect memory, GDI, and handle leaks directly inside the IDE.
Memory Leak Detection in Clang for C and C++ Developers
Memory leak detection in Clang explained: common causes, available tools, and effective ways to locate leaks in C++ code.
Delphi Memory Profiler for Detecting and Fixing Leaks
Delphi memory profiler guide for detecting memory leaks, analyzing allocations, and improving performance with Deleaker.
C++/CLI Memory Leaks - How to Detect and Fix Them in .NET
Detect and fix memory leaks in C++/CLI mixed assemblies covering both managed and unmanaged heap allocations. Includes profiling walkthrough and examples.
Managed Memory Leaks in .NET - Detection and Fixing Guide
Managed memory leaks in .NET explained: causes, GC internals, common patterns, and techniques to detect and resolve them.
Memory Leaks in Rust - Understanding and Preventing Them
Rust prevents most memory bugs, but leaks are still possible via reference cycles, forgotten allocations, and unsafe code. Learn when and how they occur.
FastMM Alternative for Debugging Delphi Memory Leak Issues
Compare FastMM and Deleaker for Delphi leak debugging. Learn what FastMM misses (system allocations, GDI/handle leaks, UI) and how Deleaker helps.
Memory Leak Detection Tool for MinGW C/C++ Applications
Learn how to detect and fix memory leaks in C++ applications built with MinGW on Windows using a dedicated memory profiler.
User Object Leaks in Windows - Detection and Fixing Guide
Learn how to detect and fix User Objects leaks in Windows applications using profiling tools and best practices.
Handle Leaks in Windows - Detection and Resolution Guide
Windows handle leaks degrade performance and cause mysterious crashes. Learn how to detect, analyze, and fix kernel and user handle leaks quickly.
GDI Resource Leaks in Windows - Identify and Fix Them Fast
GDI resource leaks crash Windows apps silently. Learn how to identify leaking brushes, fonts, and DCs with profiling tools and fix them for good.
Memory Leak Detection in C and C++ - Tools and Techniques
Learn how to detect memory leaks in C and C++ using CRT, WinDBG, and Deleaker, with practical examples and call stack analysis.
Avoid Memory Leaks in C++ - Best Practices and Techniques
Prevent memory leaks in C++ with smart pointers, virtual destructors, and proven memory management techniques.
Visual Studio Memory Profiler: How To Find And Fix Leaks
Turn Visual Studio into a powerful memory profiler for C++ and .NET. Capture snapshots, compare allocations, and trace leaks to their source in minutes.
Fix Memory Leaks in C++ - Best Debugging Tools and Methods
Master C++ memory leak fixes with RAII patterns, smart pointers, and runtime profilers. Practical examples and tool comparisons to stop leaks fast.
Deleaker for Visual Studio 2022 - Memory Leak Detection
Deleaker supports Visual Studio 2022. Detect memory and handle leaks efficiently in the new 64-bit Visual Studio debugger.
Visual Studio Memory Analyzer for Leak Detection and More
Find memory leaks in Visual Studio with heap snapshots, allocation call stacks, and real-time monitoring. A complete guide to integrated leak analysis.
Fix Memory Leaks in C/C++ Using WinDbg Debugging Tutorial
Learn how to find and fix memory leaks in C and C++ on Windows using WinDbg, heap analysis, gflags, and call stack inspection.
Unmanaged Memory Leaks in .NET - How to Detect and Fix Them
Learn how unmanaged memory leaks occur in .NET applications and how to detect and fix them using profilers and debugging tools.
C Memory Analysis Tools - Valgrind and Deleaker Compared
Overview of C memory analysis tools for Linux and Windows. Compare Valgrind on Linux vs Deleaker on Windows for detecting memory leaks in C programs.
Fix Detected Memory Leaks - Diagnosis and Resolution Guide
Go beyond CRT leak detection in Visual Studio. Learn how to pinpoint exact allocation call stacks and fix C++ memory leaks with professional tools.
Deleaker for RAD Studio 10.4 Sydney - Leak Detection Tool
Deleaker is ready for RAD Studio 10.4 Sydney. Find memory and resource leaks directly while debugging Delphi and C++ Builder apps.
Memory leaks detection in a Windows Service written in C++
Long-running C++ Windows services often leak memory in production. Learn how to attach Deleaker standalone or as Visual Studio plugin to find the cause.
Memory Leak Detection in Visual Studio - A Complete Guide
Detect and fix memory leaks in Visual Studio for C++ projects using Deleaker snapshots, comparisons, and call stack analysis.
Valgrind for Windows - Best Alternatives for Memory Analysis
Need Valgrind on Windows? Discover a native alternative for memory leak detection that integrates with Visual Studio, supports C++, Delphi, and more.
Deleaker Integration with Qt Creator for Leak Detection
Deleaker 2019.20 introduces full integration with Qt Creator, allowing developers to detect memory leaks directly inside the IDE.
Deleaker Integration with RAD Studio for Leak Detection
Deleaker 2019.2 brings native RAD Studio integration for finding memory and resource leaks in Delphi and C++ Builder.
C++ Copy Semantics and Resource Management Best Practices
Learn how C++ copy semantics affect resource management, and how RAII, swap, move semantics, and smart pointers prevent leaks and undefined behavior.
C++/CLI Handle Classes - Development and Resource Guide
Developing C++/CLI handle classes for safe native resource management, including IDisposable, finalizers, and smart handle patterns.
Smart Pointers in C++ - Guide to Safe Memory Management
An in-depth guide to C++ smart pointers explaining std::unique_ptr, std::shared_ptr, std::weak_ptr, ownership, lifetime management, and common pitfalls.
Deleaker 2018.27: new command line tool, bug fixes
Deleaker 2018.27 introduces a standalone command-line leak analysis tool for CI pipelines, plus stability fixes. See what changed and try it today.
Deleaker Resource Usage Graph - Visual Memory Leak Analysis
Deleaker 2018.22 introduces the Resource Usage Graph to monitor memory, GDI, USER32 resources, and handles in real time inside the IDE.
How to continue using Flash after Flash End of Life?
Learn how to continue using Flash ActiveX after Adobe Flash Player's end of life with F-IN-BOX, ensuring compatibility and secure integration.
Grab Frames from Flash Movie - Screenshot Capture Tutorial
Capture individual frames from Flash SWF movies as bitmaps using F-IN-BOX SDK. Includes sample code for frame-by-frame extraction and batch rendering.
Get SWF Movie Width and Height Programmatically | F-IN-BOX
Learn how to get width and height of an SWF file programmatically.