A compilation of recommended security information articles from Yahoo!.

Read these recommended articles for security options and tips to protect your Yahoo! account against hackers and phishing attempts:

• Yahoo! Safely - Password protection: Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords
  - A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters.
• Yahoo! Help - Use second sign-in verification: Setting up your second sign-in verification
  - Further protect your Yahoo! account by activating the second sign-in verification feature.
• Yahoo! Help - Recovering your Yahoo! ID: Recover your Yahoo! ID using your alternate email address or security questions
  - It is possible to regain access to your account and receive a new password by following the steps in this article.
• Yahoo! Help - Mobile number in password recovery: Using your mobile phone number for password recovery
  - If you have a mobile number on file with your Yahoo! account, you can use it to recover your password.
• Yahoo! Help - Verifying an authentic Yahoo! sign in page: Using the sign-in seal
  - Learn about the sign-in seal and how you can use it to verify that you are on a legitimate or authentic Yahoo! sign in page.
• Yahoo! Help - Be aware: How an account can be compromised
  - Learn about several of the ways that your Yahoo! ID or Yahoo! account can be placed at risk.
• The Yahoo! Security Center - Phishing avoidance tips: How to recognize a phishing email
  - Tips to help you avoid being taken in by phishers trying to obtain your confidential information.
• OnGuardOnline.gov - Avoid these online scams: Common Online Scams
  - Tips for protecting yourself from online scams from this U.S. federal government website established to help you to be safe, secure, and responsible online.