Currently passwords are stored in the MySQL database
in plaintext, which can lead to security issues should the
database be accessed by a malicious user (although
technically if the individual manages to access the
database they could change/remove/alter information in
regards to the project anywas). Just to be on the safe
side from other potential exploits, the passwords should
be passed through some form of one way encryption.
This will require modifications to the password changing
features, user addition features and the user
authentication functions