Securing Nodemailer with Proper Authentication

Sending email is a critical function of most web applications, but leaving your Nodemailer email-sending module unsecured can lead to unauthorized use and other vulnerabilities.

According to a recent Email Security Threat Report report, over 90% of companies surveyed had experienced an email-based cyber attack in the past year, with phishing and business email compromise costing $1.8 billion in losses. 

That's why properly configuring authentication is essential to lock down access to Nodemailer and prevent abuse.

When setting up Nodemailer, …

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