hi people,
i'm programming a web interface for my emailaccount using the php imap-functions like imap_open().
one parameter should be the password. therefore i got a question:
how secure is it to submit the password via the http-protocol for ex. by a html-form?
greetz micrix
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The http protocol sends all information in plain text. Everybody that can breakin in the connection can collect this information with sniffers or other tools.
And all information can be found in web logs on the server.
But, the information that a e-mail client sends to a mail server is allso plain text, and can be found as easly as http.
So there is no MORE security risk then a default mail client.
(without a secure connection)
And all information can be found in web logs on the server.
But, the information that a e-mail client sends to a mail server is allso plain text, and can be found as easly as http.
So there is no MORE security risk then a default mail client.
(without a secure connection)