add note about insecure connections, #65

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Martin Zimmermann 2014-02-04 18:10:03 +01:00
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@ -178,8 +178,9 @@ port
security security
use a secure connection to the server, possible values: *none*, *starttls* use a secure connection to the server, possible values: *none*, *starttls*
or *ssl*. Python 2.X probably does not validate certificates (needs or *ssl*. Note, that Python does not validate the server's certificate and
research). But you should use a dedicated email account anyways. thus the connection is vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle attacks. Therefore,
you should definitely use a dedicated SMTP account for Isso.
to to
recipient address, e.g. your email address recipient address, e.g. your email address