hash_link_ref(const uint8_t *link_ref, size_t length)
{
	size_t i;
	unsigned int hash = 0;

	for (i = 0; i < length; ++i)
		hash = tolower(link_ref[i]) + (hash << 6) + (hash << 16) - hash;

	return hash;
}
The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.