[ale] how secure is ssl email login

[atllinuxenthinfo at techstarship.com (Ron Frazier (ALE))]

Hi all,

I have a question about ssl email.  I'm using k9 mail on this tablet and eudora on my laptops / desktops.  Both are set up similarly.

The pop server setup is set to
- security - ssl always
- login - plain

The smtp server setup is set to
- security - ssl always
- login - login

So, the question is this.  I'm in a coffee shop.  I engage the wifi.  Immediately, before I bring up my vpn, the email will poll its server for mail.  I know that the email will be encrypted once it's logged in.  But, I'm wondering if my login credentials are sent in the clear or not.  Is there a possibility that someone in the room could hijack my credentials.

Within a minute after I sit down, I'll have a vpn running, then nobody will be snooping on me.

Sincerely,

Ron




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