Easy way to protect source code from hackers?

I did a search and couldn't come up with an answer.
I added a password script for clients on my site, but I would like to be able to (inexpensively!) protect my code from hackers so they can't view passwords and usernames.
Any one know of a good place to check?
Thanks,
Jim

The other methods are like putting a No Trespassing
sign on your door, hardly secure.
I AGREE. That is why I said it was a "fast fix" and I also said, "However if someone disabled javascript, they could still view your source."
Metaphorically
speaking if you want a vault with a moat get MySQL if
you want to keep your kids inside the playroom by
means of a plastic barrier then go with
Javascript/.htpasswd methods mentioned by other
inexperienced users that are only looking for a
"real fast fix".
.htpasswd is hardly the equivalent of the javascript method.
I am not looking for any fix, thanks. And I was just making suggestions, same as you.
I am not an inexperienced iWeb user. I am inexperienced with MySQL and PHP. Lucky for me, this is the iWeb forum.
If you do not think your photos are highly classified
information (or something) then you might want to
re-evaluate your professional priorities.
They are probably copyrighted, they are personal, maybe they aren't for the public eye, but they are not exactly confidential. The OP said he wanted to protect the passwords in the source code. I offered two ways to do this.
I'm sure
you do care about the security of your photos online
that's why iWebFAQ is defending your position on the
security issue since it seems like it is not that big
of a deal for some novice users that are simply
looking for kudos.
There you go, talking in third person again...
I am not looking for kudos. In fact, I challenge you, Jasper, to find a thread where I am asking for thanks or points or stars or $5 donations or whatever. Go for it. You won't find one.
Remember if you are Publishing to .mac you can set up
your own Password Protection in iWeb as Old Toad
first mentioned. This method is much more secure
than the Javascript method later mentioned in an
attempt to join this discussion.
If you need any more help setting up MySQL feel free
to contact iWebFAQ.
And for just a $5 suggested donation, you can find out all about how hackers operate.

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