Why repeated requests for my e-mail password?

I have DSL service with AT&T and use Apple Mail for sending and receiving e-mail messages. Several weeks ago a message started popping up repeatedly on my desktop requesting that I enter the password for one of my e-mail accounts. I have two e-mail accounts, and I have had innumerable requests to enter the password for each of my accounts. No matter how many times I enter the password the message continues to show up again. This is an aggravating nuisance!
I have contacted AT&T for tech support, but they are unable to solve the problem. They tell me that this problem commenced 3-4 months ago and is occurring only with Mac Mail users. They suspect that it is related to software updates that Apple has made in the recent past. AT&T management has advised their tech reps not to spend any more time trying to resolve this issue for which they have no solution. Ouch!
If anybody has an answer to this problem I would appreciate knowing what it is. If not, do you know if Apple management is aware of this problem and whether they are working on a solution? Please advise. Thanks.
Bob

Search this site (search Google if you like) on Password problems and AT&T, at least you'll know you are not alone.
Then change email providers.

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