>>>>> "Robins" == Robins Tharakan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Robins> hi, i just did a tcpdump on the local cable wallah
Robins> network, and realised that anyone with a tcpdump -i eth1
Robins> -w file.dump can easily see my pop username/pwd ....
Robins> is there any way out? or is this the reason why tcpdump is
Robins> so dear a tool???
Solutions off the top of my head:
1. Use secure POP (SSL-enabled POP)
2. Use an SSL tunnel between your client and the server if the server
permits you to do so.
3. Use IMAP+SSL.
-- Raju
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