How can PHP be used to prevent the storage of passwords in the registration area?

Storing passwords in plain text in a database is a security risk. To prevent this, passwords should be hashed before storing them. PHP provides functions like password_hash() and password_verify() for secure password hashing and verification. 

// Hash the password before storing it in the database
$password = $_POST['password'];
$hashed_password = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);

// Store $hashed_password in the database

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PHP password hashing password_verify password_hash registration form

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