Yahoo hacked: What should I do if I suspect my yahoo email got hacked?
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What should I do if I suspect my yahoo email got hacked?
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Suspicious activity on your personal email account can be very worrying and you already took some great action by changing your password. Here are a couple of good resources to follow if your email has been hacked:
- Recognize a hacked Yahoo mail account is an article published by Yahoo, which goes over the signs of a hacked account (like you mentioned, not receiving emails is a sign), settings to check, and next steps.
- What to do when your Yahoo mail Is hacked is an article published by Lifewire, which helps you to identify if your email has been hacked and what to do next.
- The ultimate internet safety guide for seniors (2022) is a great online resource for additional information on how to protect your privacy and learn what the most common internet threats are and how to avoid them.
Once you have taken the immediate steps to secure your account you can test your email. If you're concerned about receiving emails, try emailing yourself from a different email account or ask a friend to email you. Assuming the email arrives, you can reply and check if your replies arrive in your friend's email inbox.
If you are still encountering challenges, you can reach out to Yahoo support.
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