one way you can get round the predict random numbers thing, is to:

  • Create a dictionary file of words, or use a portion of /usr/dict/words.
  • Create a random number however you wish
  • use the random number to index a word in the dictionary file
  • perform a hash function on the word
  • use that hash as the ID

    i think what would be alright, as long as you log all the currently "in use" hashes, then the hash can't be predicted even if someone predicts the random number used, because they don't know what dictionary file you use(because you havn't used a predictable part of the file eg. the first thousand), and also what hash function.

    well.. i think that'd work

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    In reply to Re: §Is this a secure way to handle login? by o(o_o)o
    in thread Is this a secure way to handle login? by tipthepizzaguy

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