How do I recognize a hacked Yahoo Mail account?

Recognize a hacked Yahoo Mail account

Keeping your account secure is important to us. If you think someone is trying to access or take care of your account, there are some important steps you should take to protect your information. Know the warning signs and what to do if your account has been compromised.

Signs of a hacked account

You are not receiving any email.
Your Yahoo email is sending spam to your contacts.
You will see logins from unexpected locations on your recent activity page.
Your account information or email settings were changed without your knowledge.

Check your Yahoo mail settings

Hackers can change your Yahoo email account settings to interrupt your inbox or get copies of your emails. Access your email settings and make sure none of your information or preferences have changed without your knowledge. Things to look for include: -