On Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Claudemir F. Martins wrote:
> How can I made a Database secure by using an PHP Interface ?
>
> I Mean .....If I use a PHP interface there are passwords included in the PHP
> config files in the directory that must be readable for all (755).
> <snip>
> Is there a good way to protect the passwords ?
Somebody already suggested one way. Another way is to store your passwords
in an included file which lives somewhere outside your www directory, such
as $HOME/inc
Another way is to use php-cgiwrap and chmod your scripts to 700.
HTH
David Mintz
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US District Court, Southern District of New York
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