How to Know if Your Yahoo Mail Is Hacked
It won’t always be obvious that someone has gained access to your email and its information, and that’s by design. 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.
How to Secure a Hacked Yahoo Mail Account
If you discover strange and suspicious activity in your account or hear about a breach, you’ll want to lock down your data as soon as possible. Here are some steps to take to keep your account safe. Even if the messages aren’t still in your outbox, your friends will probably mention they’ve received spam from you. 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, select Sign Out to remove its access.
Two-step authentication: Tells Yahoo to send you a code via text message the first time you try to sign in using a new device or from a new location using your password. You won’t have to do this every time you sign in unless you sign out from that device in your account. A Yahoo Account Key: Bypasses the password altogether and ties your login to an authorization from your phone via the Yahoo Mail app.
