If you are using a non-encrypted connection and an open wifi-network (without
encryption like WPA) then anybody in the same network can capture all your
messages.
Even when using WPA someone could just have set a router with a stronger
signal close to you and your computer will then
Data can be trivially intercepted even if you are connected using cables,
after the WiFi device you're connected. Even if you are 100% sure your WiFi
connection as perfectly encrypted, you should never rely on this to provide
you even a bit of secure and private communication!
On another
I forgot to upload IceCat's warning -- here it is
I think that too lloydsmart
There's a grain of truth to it: you can't necessarily trust some stranger
running a mail server to keep your mail secret. Governments can demand that
they turn over their private key, and then all of your email is compromised
the same way it would be if your HTTP connection had been snooped.
I wouldn't use such an account, personally. Even if the provider is totally
legit, your communication with their servers is being done entirely in
cleartext. It's standard practise to at least enable TLS on SMTP, POP3 and
IMAP connections these days. And personally, I'd insist on HTTPS for
Thanks a lot guys
