Hey,

I have a program that allows a user to log in and then they
can use the functionalities that are there.  The program runs
fine, the only problem is that you can see their username
and password in the URL. This is not safe at all, because
anyone passing by can figure what their user name and password
is. This is what the URL looks like:

http://server1/cgi-scripts/program/enduser/frameset.pl?username=Ken&pa
+ssword=King

Please give me your idea as to what approach i should take in
tackling this problem.

ThanX!,
Kiko

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In reply to Encrypting or Hiding Certain Info in a URL by Kiko

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