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Using an IMAP client is not an option on many devices, especially when it is a public or borrowed device.
by forgotmypw17 3y ago
Using an IMAP client is not an option on many devices, especially when it is a public or borrowed device.
- rini17 3y agoIt is incredibly inconvenient to log in on such device, especially if your primary one isn't available. I ended up writing down backup authenticator codes in my diary. Of course it kinda defeats the purpose and of course it's hard for users to figure out.
- seer 3y agoOne of my employers disabled IMAP on gmail, siting security concerns… ended up pretty much not using email because of that (relying on slack mostly)
- jowea 3y agoWhat's the security disadvantage of IMAP?
- johnchristopher 3y agoI suspect OP employer didn't secure its IMAP configuration (no TLS) and simply relied on HTTPS in front of the webmail ?
- seer 3y agoApparently gmail’s IMAP implementation was considered “insecure” by the security experts… Forgot the details tbh