hashPassword (Session - Java™)
Hashes a string value so that it is not recognizable.
Note: This method is new with Release 6.5.
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Syntax
public String hashPassword(String password)
throws NotesExceptionParameters
String passwordThe string to be hashed.
Return value
StringThe hashed string.
Usage
A field of type "Password" is not secure. Even though it displays as asterisks, its value can be read programmatically or by looking at the field in the Properties box. Use hashPassword to convert such a value to gibberish.
Use verifyPassword to examine a hashed value.