Re: Idea for securityfix in HTML

> Yes, you're right, but if we take an MD5 hash instead of the plain password,
> the data would be saver.

Like I said, you get a misleading illusion of safety for both parties.
In reality, neither is more secure, and is hence more vulnerable (same
level of actual security, but more likely to do stupid things due to the
perception of security).

Boris
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Received on Saturday, 16 November 2002 06:11:43 UTC