[plug] POP mail security

[John Summerfield]

> John Summerfield wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > > He said they were all using Fetchmail... (which doesn't support SSL
> > > either from what I gather).  As I suggested, APOP or a Kerberized POP
> > > might be the best approach if SSH can't be used.
> > 
> > He also said his concern was people sniffing.
> 
> Umm... I know.  That's why I recommended APOP, SSH or a Kerberized POP.

How do APOP or Kerberos enhance protection against packets sniffers?

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