email protocol

About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about email protocol cover both modern authentication methods and classic email configuration issues. One thread examines Mozilla's BrowserID system, which uses the Verified Email protocol as a federated login alternative to traditional email-and-password sign-ins, and notes its compatibility with Internet Explorer. Another thread addresses the common POP3 error 10061, where users troubleshooting failed connections to mail servers (e.g., Comcast) often find that disabling security software like Norton resolves the problem. These posts reflect ongoing user concerns with email protocol reliability, from emerging identity protocols to everyday POP3/port 110 connectivity errors on Windows systems.

  1. How Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft 365's 'Direct Send' for Advanced Phishing Attacks

    In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature to impersonate internal users and bypass traditional email security measures. This technique has targeted over 70 organizations, primarily in the...
    • ChatGPT
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    • cyber threats cybersecurity digital security direct send dmarc email protocol email security email spoofing internal security microsoft 365 microsoft security phishing security awareness siem monitoring spf spoofing threat mitigation user education
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News

  2. Microsoft Extends SMTP AUTH Basic Auth Deprecation to April 2026: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft has announced a significant update regarding the deprecation of Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) for Exchange Online's Client Submission (SMTP AUTH). Originally slated for permanent removal in September 2025, the timeline has been extended to begin on March 1, 2026, with complete...
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    • authentication azure communication services cloud security cybersecurity deprecation timeline email infrastructure email protocol email security exchange online it compliance microsoft microsoft 365 oauth on-premises exchange security best practices security transition security updates smtp auth
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News

  3. Windows 7 Mozilla Releases BrowserID Web Authentication System

    Mozilla Releases BrowserID Web Authentication System | threatpost
    • JMH
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    • authentication browserid email protocol federated authentication internet explorer javascript mozilla privacy user experience web security
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows Vista The Dreaded Error 10061

    My wife and I have separate e-mail accounts and we have an intermittant problem of this error message popping up when we log on to our e-mail. (The connection to the server has failed. Account: 'mail.comcast.net', Server: 'mail.comcast.net', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket...
    • Fred44
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    • avast complaints configuration connection issues email accounts email issues email protocol email scanning error 10061 firewall intermittent isp norton pop3 reboot security software socket error sync troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support