Re: [PHP] Is MD5 still considered safe for storing application user passwords?

Hi,

...

You should also take into account how crucial your data is. If it's
nuclear launch codes I would say that you can't get enough security.
Howver if it's an admin system for Bobs local grocery store, then as
"Phpster" suggested, a salted hash may well be enough. For example,
you could use this:

<?php
$hash = md5($password . 'salt -
bhuyfuyftyfctujvikhgvbhjiftye5645rt68ty97tgifyvcu6yt7d');
?>

--
Richard Heyes

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