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Originally Posted by jtara
It wouldn't even take somebody clever.
This isn't an "iPhone" problem, and you're on the wrong forum. You need to learn PHP 101, and go to a PHP forum.
But, then again, it isn't even a PHP problem. It's a basic web services security issue, that transcends any given language or platform. You need to learn about HTTP authentication and SSL. (There are other approaches, but it would take a good understanding of computer security.) You don't need code snippets. You first need to understand some of the basics of computer security, authentication and encryption. And before you even look into that, you need to get a basic understanding of the societal and legal issues. You at least seem to have an inkling about that, as you do seem troubled by your current approach.
Your security is no security, and asking people to store their email addresses in such an insecure manner is just plain irresponsible. I hope your app has not yet been released.
Perhaps you should channel your efforts initially into an app that has less potential for damage.
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Wow dude did they run out of your flavor coffee at the neighborhood Starbucks this evening?
Dave (nominates this for "Rant of the Year 2009"
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