How does the IonCube loader function?

[Emerson Abby]

May I know the function of the IonCube loader?

[Milo Adey]

If the file is an ionCube file, the ionCube Loader uses the compile hook to inspect it before the PHP engine compiles it and takes over the duty of processing it.

[River Brown]

Is it safe?

[Hazel Williams]

No. It is not much secure.

[Aaron Martin]

Is it free of cost?

[Clara Smith]

Yes, it is free.

[cooper smith]

The ionCube loader is available for free download and installation on any server.

[Hazel Williams]

This software tool helps you run files that have been encoded using the ionCube PHP Encoder.

[Jamie Lee]

How does the IonCube loader function?