movfuscator
A C compiler that reduces programs to only 'mov' instructions, demonstrating Turing-completeness and enabling extreme obfuscation.
What is movfuscator?
M/o/Vfuscator is a C compiler that translates programs into executables using only the x86 'mov' (move) instruction. It proves that 'mov' is Turing-complete, meaning any computation can be expressed through data movement alone. The compiler transforms arithmetic, logic, control flow, and function calls into complex sequences of 'mov' operations, creating heavily obfuscated binaries.
Low-level programmers, compiler enthusiasts, and security researchers interested in obfuscation techniques, unconventional computing models, or educational demonstrations of Turing-completeness.
It offers a unique, extreme form of code obfuscation by eliminating traditional control flow and arithmetic instructions, making reverse engineering exceptionally difficult. As a proof-of-concept, it provides deep insights into compiler design and the theoretical limits of minimal instruction sets.
Overview
The single instruction C compiler
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating heavily obfuscated binaries to deter reverse engineering
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