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An email was sent to our customers in 2017 warning that AOL Mail would no longer be accessible through third-party apps if connection settings weren't updated by November 7, 2017. If you still haven't done so, update your connection settings now. Verizon.net customers: Learn how to update connection settings for your accounts.
Go to Tools | Account Settings. Select your account in the list. Go to Account Actions at the bottom left. Click Remove Accounts. Click Add Accounts and type in the email address and password.-Thunderbird will then automatically activate the secure sign-in method for your account.
Over the years, various mechanisms have been proposed to encrypt the communication between email servers. Encryption may occur at the transport level (aka "hop by hop") or end-to-end. Transport layer encryption is often easier to set up and use; end-to-end encryption provides stronger defenses, but can be more difficult to set up and use.
Google's big Gmail redesign was revealed this past April (with G Suite customers getting the first look). It became default for everyone starting in July. One of the key features, Confidential ...
Some email services integrate end-to-end encryption automatically. OpenPGP is a data encryption standard that allows end-users to encrypt the email contents. There are various software and email-client plugins that allow users to encrypt the message using the recipient's public key before sending it.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is an industry standard for encrypting private data sent over the Internet. It helps protect your account from hackers and insures the security of private data sent over the Internet, like credit cards and passwords. How to tell if SSL is being used. Look for the "s" in the start of the Web address:
For example, if you sign on to a website and obtain a username and password, the cookies remember that information for you. To get rid of unwanted cookies, clear the cookies in your web browser. Safeguard important files and communications. Always keep your information secure and private. • Never use family names or birth dates as passwords.
Keep your information private and prevent unauthorized access to your account. Safe sign-in methods, up-to-date contact info, and good online habits help keep you secure and safe from scammers. Important: AOL never asks for your password in emails or phone calls. Keep your account safe