When you suspect your Yahooemailis hacked or compromised, it’s important to act quickly to secure your data.
The longer it takes you to re-secure your account, the longer the hacker can use it.
Here are some things to look out for.
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Are you still receiving mail?
Check your Sent folder.
Look out for suspicious activity or unfamiliar devices.
Go toAccount Infounder your profile picture in the upper-right corner, then selectRecent Activity.
You’ll see all of the devices that can access your account, along with their locations.
If you see one that isn’t familiar to you, selectSign Outto remove its access.
Check your other parameters.
Hackers can change these to intercept your email or affect how your account works.
Look for reports of security breaches.
When services like Yahoo suffer massive data leaks, you’ll see something about it in the news.
Here are some steps to take to keep your account safe.
Along with regular updates, you want to confirm you’rechoosing strong passwordsto keep the account more secure.
Don’t rely on your password.
Change your security questions and answers.
For extra security with these questions, make up answers that only you know.
Sign up to receive notifications on data breaches.
