How do I safeguard my password?

How do I safeguard my password?

Choosing a strong password is just one part of protecting your Yahoo! account. You should also follow these tips to keep it safe:Your Yahoo! ID and password are confidential information. A Yahoo! employee will …

What is a sign-in seal?

What is a sign-in seal?

A sign-in seal is a secret message or image that you create to help protect your Yahoo! account from…

How can I recognize a phishing email?

How can I recognize a phishing email?

If you receive an email from a web site or company urging you to provide confidential information, s…

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  • An illustration picture shows Twitter logos on a computer screen in Frankfurt
    White House official fired over anonymous … Reuters - Wed, Oct 23, 2013 6:43 AM EDT

    By Roberta Rampton and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior White House official who was helping negotiate nuclear issues with Iran has been fired after being … More »White House official fired over anonymous …

    An illustration picture shows Twitter logos on a computer screen in Frankfurt

    By Roberta Rampton and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior White House official who was helping negotiate nuclear issues with Iran has been fired after being unmasked as the acidic voice behind a Twitter account known for its insults of public figures at the White House and on Capitol Hill, a government official …

  • The Wall Street sign is seen near the New York Stock Exchange
    Wall Street banks learn how to survive … Reuters - Mon, Oct 21, 2013 10:24 AM EDT

    By Lauren Tara LaCapra NEW YORK (Reuters) - A few months ago, a group of Wall Street banks fashioned a risk-manager's worst nightmare to determine how they would survive. … More »Wall Street banks learn how to survive …

    The Wall Street sign is seen near the New York Stock Exchange

    By Lauren Tara LaCapra NEW YORK (Reuters) - A few months ago, a group of Wall Street banks fashioned a risk-manager's worst nightmare to determine how they would survive. Luckily, it was all pretend. In a staged simulation called Quantum Dawn 2, bank executives in charge of operations, technology and crisis planning were …

  • Illustration file picture shows a man typing on a computer keyboard in Warsaw
    Cyber warrior shortage hits anti-hacker … Reuters - Sun, Oct 13, 2013 8:49 AM EDT

    By Peter Apps and Brenda Goh LONDON (Reuters) - For the governments and corporations facing increasing computer attacks, the biggest challenge is finding the right cyber … More »Cyber warrior shortage hits anti-hacker …

    Illustration file picture shows a man typing on a computer keyboard in Warsaw

    By Peter Apps and Brenda Goh LONDON (Reuters) - For the governments and corporations facing increasing computer attacks, the biggest challenge is finding the right cyber warriors to fight back. Hostile computer activity from spies, saboteurs, competitors and criminals has spawned a growing industry of corporate defenders …

  • Deutsche Telekom hopes to hide German … Reuters - Sat, Oct 12, 2013 11:24 AM EDT
    The logo of Deutsche Telekom is seen at a store in Bonn

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's biggest telecoms operator is pushing to shield local internet traffic from foreign spies by routing it only through domestic connections, Deutsche Telekom said on Saturday. Public outrage followed revelations that U.S. spy programs had accessed the private messages of German citizens. Deutsche …

  • Google unveils plans for user names, … Reuters - Fri, Oct 11, 2013 3:27 PM EDT
    A Google logo is seen at the entrance to the company's offices in Toronto

    By Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc plans to launch new product-endorsement ads incorporating photos, comments and names of its users, in a move to match the "social" ads pioneered by rival Facebook Inc that is raising some privacy concerns. The changes, which Google announced in a revised terms of …

  • Brazil investigates Google over antitrust … Reuters - Fri, Oct 11, 2013 3:26 PM EDT
    A Google logo is seen at the entrance to the company's offices in Toronto

    By Brad Haynes SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil is investigating Google Inc for anticompetitive practices alleged by Microsoft Corp and Brazilian rivals, adding to government pressure in one of Google's fastest-growing major markets. Brazilian antitrust watchdog Cade said on Friday it is looking into accusations that Google …

 

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    Follow these tips for a safe and secure online experience on Yahoo! and around the Internet.Staying safe on Yahoo!Keeping yourself safe onlineKeep your computer secureStaying … More »Top Security Tips

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  • Using Public Networks Yahoo! Security Center - Wed, Nov 3, 2010 8:00 PM EDT

    It’s incredibly convenient to be able to use the Internet when you’re out and about, but there are some precautions you should take any time you use a network that can … More »Using Public Networks

    It’s incredibly convenient to be able to use the Internet when you’re out and about, but there are some precautions you should take any time you use a network that can be used by people you don't know and trust. This includes not only wireless networks, but also public wired networks (like the ones in hotels, for instance). …