Recognize a hacked Yahoo Mail account

Know when your Yahoo Mail account has been hacked and how to fix it. Find out how you can tell if your account was compromised and what to do to secure it.

My contact's Yahoo Mail account is sending spam

If one of your contact s Yahoo Mail account is sending spam, it might mean they are being spoofed. Learn more about email spoofing and how you can protect your Yahoo Mail account.

Should I delete my contacts if my account was hacked?

Are you concerned about your contacts getting spam after your account was hacked? Discover why it s not necessary to delete all your contacts.

Hacked account sent spam after password change

If you ve secured your Yahoo account and it s still seeming to send spam, spoofing is the cause. Learn how this happens after you ve changed your password.

My contacts are receiving spam from me that I didn't send

Are people complaining about getting spam or other emails from you that you never sent? Find out how this happens and what steps you can take to stop it.

Find and remove unusual activity on your Yahoo account

Monitoring your recent login activity can help you find out if your account has been accessed by unauthorized users. Learn how to view recent sign-in locations and what to do if you see anything suspicious.

Identify legitimate Yahoo websites, requests, and communications

Recognizing internet scams versus legitimate Yahoo websites, requests, and emails is key to keeping your information safe. Learn how to keep your account secure from imposters.

Fix issues with Yahoo Account Key

Account Key boosts security by sending a prompt to your mobile phone instead of using a password. Explore this guide to fix any issues that may come up.

Secure your Yahoo account

Protect your account from unauthorized access. Learn what you can do to keep your private information and emails safe in your account.

Reasons Yahoo deactivates or deletes an account

Depending on your account s history, it s possible for it to be removed from Yahoo and inaccessible. Learn the reasons why your account may be deleted or deactivated.