[Pidgin] #16223: passwords stored in CLEAR TEXT in accounts.xml

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#16223: passwords stored in CLEAR TEXT in accounts.xml
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 Reporter:  cparris  |      Owner:  EionRobb
     Type:  defect   |     Status:  new
Milestone:           |  Component:  unclassified
  Version:  2.10.9   |   Keywords:  password security
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 Pidgin user passwords are stored in clear text on user desktops.
 Exact location is:
 C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming

 This is generally, and usually, considered very bad practice.
 At a minimum this should be hashed.

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Ticket URL: <https://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/16223>
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