Sure it's stealth mode; you're trying to get by unnoticed. The difference is who you don't want to be noticed by - in classic stealth mode, it's everyone; here

Sure it's stealth mode; you're trying to get by unnoticed. The difference is who you don't want to be noticed by - in classic stealth mode, it's everyone; here it's just potential competitors. Perhaps the old stealth mode could be more appropriately described as "navigating a jungle with sunglasses at night" mode.