David Anso writes:
 > I was reading the FAQ that came with qmail and noticed the following:
 > 
 > "Security note: pop3d should be used only within a secure network otherwise
 > an eavesdropper can steal passwords."
 > 
 > I am looking to move my qmail server out onto the big wide internet, so
 > should I be using another pop or imap service which is more secure?  Any
 > suggestions?

It's not qmail-pop3d that is insecure.  It is the pop3 service itself, 
unless you use apop authentication.

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