IMAP over SSL/TLS: 933
Security Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to misconfigured or outdated SSL/TLS versions.
Susceptible to brute-force attacks if strong authentication is not enforced.
Lack of end-to-end encryption could expose emails if intercepted at other points.
Security Defense and Mitigation Measures:
Enforce TLS 1.2 or higher for secure communication.
Implement rate limiting and account lockout policies for failed login attempts.
Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for email accounts.
Regularly audit SSL/TLS certificates and server configurations.
Indicators of Compromise or Attack:
Repeated login failures from unknown IP addresses.
Expired or self-signed SSL/TLS certificates.
Unusual activity in IMAP server logs, such as excessive data downloads.
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