DSE

DSE 2026- with ICSE 2026

What is Dark Software Engineering (DSE)? Dark Software Engineering (DSE) is the deliberate misuse of software engineering practices to deceive, manipulate, or exploit people. It is broader than “dark patterns” in user interfaces: it spans the entire lifecycle—from how requirements are framed and systems are architected, to how features are implemented, tested, deployed, and tuned with data. Examples include manip ...