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mapleultparams="pkg=92abd032-e967-3cde-9844-6edf567c89e0;ver=398bca43-095c-11e2-bf5f-8150877a59c9;pos=1;lt=i">Do I need to back up my computer</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Fri, Sep 21, 2012 1:18 AM EDT</cite><p>Even if you've taken precautions to protect your computer from malicious software, other potential dangers could destroy the information it holds <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/do-i-need-to-back-up-my-computer.html" class="headmore" title="More »Do I need to back up my computer" mapleultparams="pkg=92abd032-e967-3cde-9844-6edf567c89e0;ver=398bca43-095c-11e2-bf5f-8150877a59c9;pos=1;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Do I need to back up my computer</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Even if you've taken precautions to protect your computer from malicious software, other potential dangers could destroy the information it holds</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/information-regarding-recent-password-disclosure-000000476.html" mapleultparams="pkg=0a4870fc-e746-333c-8c71-4d2a4b2e2997;ver=33dbebe0-031a-11e2-acb6-6a0f865e6a1a;pos=2;lt=i">Information Regarding recent Password …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Jul 12, 2012 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>At Yahoo! we take security very seriously and invest heavily in protective measures to ensure the security of our users and their data across all our products. We recently … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/information-regarding-recent-password-disclosure-000000476.html" class="headmore" title="More »Information Regarding recent Password …" mapleultparams="pkg=0a4870fc-e746-333c-8c71-4d2a4b2e2997;ver=33dbebe0-031a-11e2-acb6-6a0f865e6a1a;pos=2;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Information Regarding recent Password …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>At Yahoo! we take security very seriously and invest heavily in protective measures to ensure the security of our users and their data across all our products. We recently confirmed that an older file containing approximately 450,000 email addresses and passwords was compromised. The compromised information was provided …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/information-regarding-recent-password-compromise-000000466.html" mapleultparams="pkg=bf76462a-aee4-3173-9f90-44ee0c0f0042;ver=33919c70-031a-11e2-befd-7fbce9b247d7;pos=3;lt=i">Information Regarding Recent Password …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Jul 12, 2012 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>At Yahoo! we take security very seriously and invest heavily in protective measures to ensure the security of our users and their data across all our products. We recently … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/information-regarding-recent-password-compromise-000000466.html" class="headmore" title="More »Information Regarding Recent Password …" mapleultparams="pkg=bf76462a-aee4-3173-9f90-44ee0c0f0042;ver=33919c70-031a-11e2-befd-7fbce9b247d7;pos=3;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Information Regarding Recent Password …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>At Yahoo! we take security very seriously and invest heavily in protective measures to ensure the security of our users and their data across all our products. We recently confirmed that an older file containing approximately 450,000 email addresses and passwords was compromised. The compromised information was provided …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/using-public-networks-000000476.html" mapleultparams="pkg=51df9550-c25b-3ad4-9fcf-6d6e46c7ecb1;ver=e4d4b512-0ede-11e2-bde5-5cdbe9bc41f6;pos=4;lt=i">Using Public Networks</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Wed, Nov 3, 2010 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>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 … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/using-public-networks-000000476.html" class="headmore" title="More »Using Public Networks" mapleultparams="pkg=51df9550-c25b-3ad4-9fcf-6d6e46c7ecb1;ver=e4d4b512-0ede-11e2-bde5-5cdbe9bc41f6;pos=4;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Using Public Networks</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>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). …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/prevent-identity-theft-000000747.html" mapleultparams="pkg=6fbe5e07-2a3e-31a5-82ec-c4a75f68a4fe;ver=a1755b57-088d-11e2-bf79-97af467a9ffa;pos=5;lt=i">How can I prevent identity theft?</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Sun, Jan 28, 2007 7:00 PM EST</cite><p>Scammers can steal your identity if they get pieces of your personal information such as your full name, birth date, email address, street address, phone number, credit … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/prevent-identity-theft-000000747.html" class="headmore" title="More »How can I prevent identity theft?" mapleultparams="pkg=6fbe5e07-2a3e-31a5-82ec-c4a75f68a4fe;ver=a1755b57-088d-11e2-bf79-97af467a9ffa;pos=5;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How can I prevent identity theft?</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Scammers can steal your identity if they get pieces of your personal information such as your full name, birth date, email address, street address, phone number, credit card number, Social Security number, bank account number, driver's license number, or similar data. They don't need all of this to cause you trouble — just …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/top-security-tips-000000070.html" mapleultparams="pkg=e7ff4c56-b76a-3bda-9940-76bda5dec33a;ver=ba408397-088c-11e2-bfbf-24615eb75f29;pos=6;lt=i">Top Security Tips</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Sun, Jan 28, 2007 7:00 PM EST</cite><p>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 … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/top-security-tips-000000070.html" class="headmore" title="More »Top Security Tips" mapleultparams="pkg=e7ff4c56-b76a-3bda-9940-76bda5dec33a;ver=ba408397-088c-11e2-bfbf-24615eb75f29;pos=6;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Top Security Tips</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>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 safe on Yahoo!Create a sign-in seal</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/interacting-people-online-safely-000000985.html" mapleultparams="pkg=cfce56e2-5de1-3f33-882e-11f855d6ba1d;ver=fdd630e7-088d-11e2-bef8-b6814050c21c;pos=7;lt=i">Interacting With People Online Safe …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Sun, Jan 28, 2007 7:00 PM EST</cite><p>The Internet can be a great place to meet new people. You can find folks who like the same music you do, who collect the same trinkets, or who have traveled to the same … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/interacting-people-online-safely-000000985.html" class="headmore" title="More »Interacting With People Online Safe …" mapleultparams="pkg=cfce56e2-5de1-3f33-882e-11f855d6ba1d;ver=fdd630e7-088d-11e2-bef8-b6814050c21c;pos=7;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Interacting With People Online Safe …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>The Internet can be a great place to meet new people. You can find folks who like the same music you do, who collect the same trinkets, or who have traveled to the same countries you have. You can even meet a new romantic partner or reconnect with an old school pal.</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/reporting-security-issues-yahoo-000000016.html" mapleultparams="pkg=0d814330-90af-3408-b921-00744f7e9cac;ver=92fc0983-e3ab-11e2-b4ee-29b1b2feabab;pos=8;lt=i">Reporting Security issues to Yahoo!</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Mon, Dec 4, 2006 7:00 PM EST</cite><p>If you are a member of the security community and need to report a technicalvulnerability, please contact security@yahoo-inc.com. If you want to reportabusive behavior, … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/reporting-security-issues-yahoo-000000016.html" class="headmore" title="More »Reporting Security issues to Yahoo!" mapleultparams="pkg=0d814330-90af-3408-b921-00744f7e9cac;ver=92fc0983-e3ab-11e2-b4ee-29b1b2feabab;pos=8;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Reporting Security issues to Yahoo!</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>If you are a member of the security community and need to report a technicalvulnerability, please contact security@yahoo-inc.com. If you want to reportabusive behavior, spam, email scams, connectivity problems, or othernon-security issues, please visit http://abuse.yahoo.com. To report phishingemails or web sites, please …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/phishing-000000628.html" mapleultparams="pkg=64c598d8-a9de-3747-8add-f52e33aa4f2c;ver=db94e517-088f-11e2-b79b-755f6241b22a;pos=9;lt=i">What is phishing?</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Tue, Nov 7, 2006 7:00 PM EST</cite><p>Fraudsters send fake emails or set up fake web sites that mimic Yahoo!'s sign-in pages (or the sign-in pages of other trusted companies, such as eBay or PayPal) to trick … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/phishing-000000628.html" class="headmore" title="More »What is phishing?" mapleultparams="pkg=64c598d8-a9de-3747-8add-f52e33aa4f2c;ver=db94e517-088f-11e2-b79b-755f6241b22a;pos=9;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">What is phishing?</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Fraudsters send fake emails or set up fake web sites that mimic Yahoo!'s sign-in pages (or the sign-in pages of other trusted companies, such as eBay or PayPal) to trick you into disclosing your user name and password. This practice is sometimes referred to as "phishing" — a play on the word "fishing" — because the fraudster …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/using-shared-computers-000000992.html" mapleultparams="pkg=f8639e06-6bde-3e14-a8c5-7e0474ef8d8e;ver=3ef54377-0890-11e2-bdfd-4e07c626d546;pos=10;lt=i">Using shared computers</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Tue, Oct 24, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>Many of us access the Internet from different locations — a friend's house to check email, an Internet café to check a stock quote, or the library to research a … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/using-shared-computers-000000992.html" class="headmore" title="More »Using shared computers" mapleultparams="pkg=f8639e06-6bde-3e14-a8c5-7e0474ef8d8e;ver=3ef54377-0890-11e2-bdfd-4e07c626d546;pos=10;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Using shared computers</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Many of us access the Internet from different locations — a friend's house to check email, an Internet café to check a stock quote, or the library to research a term paper. Sharing a computer is a great convenience, but you must take extra precautions to safeguard your personal information.</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/why-worry-privacy-internet-000000418.html" mapleultparams="pkg=3168773d-e1a1-3f47-8090-087a38351353;ver=248e1e77-0891-11e2-8bef-ba96e35beb18;pos=11;lt=i">Why should I worry about my privacy …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Mon, Oct 23, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>Viruses, spam, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, keyloggers, zombies, phishing schemes. Sometimes it seems that danger is always lurking on the Internet, in your … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/why-worry-privacy-internet-000000418.html" class="headmore" title="More »Why should I worry about my privacy …" mapleultparams="pkg=3168773d-e1a1-3f47-8090-087a38351353;ver=248e1e77-0891-11e2-8bef-ba96e35beb18;pos=11;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Why should I worry about my privacy …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Viruses, spam, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, keyloggers, zombies, phishing schemes. Sometimes it seems that danger is always lurking on the Internet, in your email inbox, and maybe even on your computer. But are you and your personal information really at risk? And are the consequences really that bad?</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/protecting-computer-makes-good-sense-000000986.html" mapleultparams="pkg=78017cab-171e-31d8-81a2-14ecf1dc2e08;ver=09c940f0-031f-11e2-9fd7-df62ad892738;pos=12;lt=i">Protecting your computer makes good …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Mon, Oct 23, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>It can delete important data or programs from your hard disk. It can constantly display annoying pop-up ads. It can slow your computer to a crawl or stop it from functioning. … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/protecting-computer-makes-good-sense-000000986.html" class="headmore" title="More »Protecting your computer makes good …" mapleultparams="pkg=78017cab-171e-31d8-81a2-14ecf1dc2e08;ver=09c940f0-031f-11e2-9fd7-df62ad892738;pos=12;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Protecting your computer makes good …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>It can delete important data or programs from your hard disk. It can constantly display annoying pop-up ads. It can slow your computer to a crawl or stop it from functioning. It can even help computer thieves steal your sensitive information and your identity. </p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/report-phishing-email-000000725.html" mapleultparams="pkg=38a236dd-ad7d-3569-879d-962430dbd01a;ver=2fdc4b77-0892-11e2-9ee7-3a9d6b333528;pos=13;lt=i">How do I report a phishing email or …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>Quickly reporting a fraudulent email or web site helps us better protect you and your fellow Yahoo! members.Report a phishing email <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/report-phishing-email-000000725.html" class="headmore" title="More »How do I report a phishing email or …" mapleultparams="pkg=38a236dd-ad7d-3569-879d-962430dbd01a;ver=2fdc4b77-0892-11e2-9ee7-3a9d6b333528;pos=13;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How do I report a phishing email or …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Quickly reporting a fraudulent email or web site helps us better protect you and your fellow Yahoo! members.Report a phishing email</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/choose-password-000000973.html" mapleultparams="pkg=fff3f80a-9f79-305a-835c-fb18af1c4c22;ver=11901160-031f-11e2-affa-f2cb9fa7b2a7;pos=14;lt=i">How do I choose my password?</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>Your password is more than just a key to your online account. If your password falls into the wrong hands, someone can easily impersonate you while online, sign your … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/choose-password-000000973.html" class="headmore" title="More »How do I choose my password?" mapleultparams="pkg=fff3f80a-9f79-305a-835c-fb18af1c4c22;ver=11901160-031f-11e2-affa-f2cb9fa7b2a7;pos=14;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How do I choose my password?</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Your password is more than just a key to your online account. If your password falls into the wrong hands, someone can easily impersonate you while online, sign your name to online service agreements or contracts, engage in transactions, or change your account information. So, choose your password carefully and then keep …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="thumbnail"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/sign-seal-000000996.html" mapleultparams="pkg=ce0dc440-6b3c-3816-8a60-8704b1fcfe48;ver=1b413c80-d32f-11e2-9f77-752a4902af54;pos=15;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/l4O2u7WYEGGjCahH.a3y3Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Y2g9MTQ4O2NyPTE7Y3c9MjU1O2R4PTkzO2R5PTI7Zmk9dWxjcm9wO2g9NzU7cT04NTt3PTEwMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/loginprotectpromo.gif" width="100" height="75" alt="What is a sign-in seal?" title=""></a></div><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/sign-seal-000000996.html" mapleultparams="pkg=ce0dc440-6b3c-3816-8a60-8704b1fcfe48;ver=1b413c80-d32f-11e2-9f77-752a4902af54;pos=15;lt=i">What is a sign-in seal?</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>A sign-in seal is a secret message or image that you create to help protect your Yahoo! account from phishing. Phishing — a play on the word "fishing" — is an attempt … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/sign-seal-000000996.html" class="headmore" title="More »What is a sign-in seal?" mapleultparams="pkg=ce0dc440-6b3c-3816-8a60-8704b1fcfe48;ver=1b413c80-d32f-11e2-9f77-752a4902af54;pos=15;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">What is a sign-in seal?</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="img"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/sign-seal-000000996.html" mapleultparams="pkg=ce0dc440-6b3c-3816-8a60-8704b1fcfe48;ver=1b413c80-d32f-11e2-9f77-752a4902af54;pos=15;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/OnHVcasrT7YEu.3Vb8nKwA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTcwO3E9ODU7dz03MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/loginprotectpromo.gif" width="70" height="70" alt="What is a sign-in seal?" title=""></a></div><div class="content"><p>A sign-in seal is a secret message or image that you create to help protect your Yahoo! account from phishing. Phishing — a play on the word "fishing" — is an attempt to steal your password and private account information.</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="thumbnail"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/recognize-phishing-email-000000335.html" mapleultparams="pkg=7c8c8d23-1885-3265-be02-f160ad330eb5;ver=6b0683e7-0893-11e2-b7ff-b10892e9c60f;pos=16;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/AGZpLuakaN_jRp8lPBSZGA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Y2g9Mzc1O2NyPTE7Y3c9NTAwO2R4PTA7ZHk9NDc7Zmk9dWxjcm9wO2g9NzU7cT04NTt3PTEwMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/spoof-email.gif" width="100" height="75" alt="How can I recognize a phishing email?" title=""></a></div><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/recognize-phishing-email-000000335.html" mapleultparams="pkg=7c8c8d23-1885-3265-be02-f160ad330eb5;ver=6b0683e7-0893-11e2-b7ff-b10892e9c60f;pos=16;lt=i">How can I recognize a phishing emai …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>If you receive an email from a web site or company urging you to provide confidential information, such as a password or Social Security number, you might be the target … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/recognize-phishing-email-000000335.html" class="headmore" title="More »How can I recognize a phishing emai …" mapleultparams="pkg=7c8c8d23-1885-3265-be02-f160ad330eb5;ver=6b0683e7-0893-11e2-b7ff-b10892e9c60f;pos=16;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How can I recognize a phishing emai …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="img"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/recognize-phishing-email-000000335.html" mapleultparams="pkg=7c8c8d23-1885-3265-be02-f160ad330eb5;ver=6b0683e7-0893-11e2-b7ff-b10892e9c60f;pos=16;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/hLpRwPRIO4_hD4BqtnbyPQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTcwO3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTcw/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/spoof-email.gif" width="70" height="70" alt="How can I recognize a phishing email?" title=""></a></div><div class="content"><p>If you receive an email from a web site or company urging you to provide confidential information, such as a password or Social Security number, you might be the target of a phishing scam. The tips below can help you avoid being taken in by phishers.</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/help-think-ive-phished-000000013.html" mapleultparams="pkg=a2984c9e-05e4-3d27-bb4f-4b5449f195e2;ver=546c1e57-0894-11e2-b7df-c1f35ee23e0c;pos=17;lt=i">Help! I think I've been phished!</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>If you think you've given confidential personal information to a phishing site, then follow these guidelines to help prevent your information from being used illegally … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/help-think-ive-phished-000000013.html" class="headmore" title="More »Help! I think I've been phished!" mapleultparams="pkg=a2984c9e-05e4-3d27-bb4f-4b5449f195e2;ver=546c1e57-0894-11e2-b7df-c1f35ee23e0c;pos=17;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">Help! I think I've been phished!</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>If you think you've given confidential personal information to a phishing site, then follow these guidelines to help prevent your information from being used illegally by fraudsters. Do not delay — fraudsters can move quickly to take over your account and do substantial damage. I think my Yahoo! ID was phished!</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="thumbnail"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/safeguard-password-000000064.html" mapleultparams="pkg=55299bf4-d346-3aa0-bb11-3029191920e1;ver=340741a0-031a-11e2-b6f2-7a260a1294ec;pos=18;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/K.6xLHoP3K8FzpKxxppCuQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTc1O3E9ODU7dz0xMDA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/login_3.2.gif" width="100" height="75" alt="How do I safeguard my password?" title=""></a></div><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/safeguard-password-000000064.html" mapleultparams="pkg=55299bf4-d346-3aa0-bb11-3029191920e1;ver=340741a0-031a-11e2-b6f2-7a260a1294ec;pos=18;lt=i">How do I safeguard my password?</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>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 … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/safeguard-password-000000064.html" class="headmore" title="More »How do I safeguard my password?" mapleultparams="pkg=55299bf4-d346-3aa0-bb11-3029191920e1;ver=340741a0-031a-11e2-b6f2-7a260a1294ec;pos=18;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How do I safeguard my password?</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="img"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/safeguard-password-000000064.html" mapleultparams="pkg=55299bf4-d346-3aa0-bb11-3029191920e1;ver=340741a0-031a-11e2-b6f2-7a260a1294ec;pos=18;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/HB1PDcnxirfO89Wv5BNs8g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTcwO3E9ODU7dz03MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/login_3.2.gif" width="70" height="70" alt="How do I safeguard my password?" title=""></a></div><div class="content"><p>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 never ask you for your password in an unsolicited phone call or email. Do not respond to any message that asks …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix"><div class="content"><div class="thumbnail"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/identify-phishing-000000512.html" mapleultparams="pkg=df4b0614-bef7-3980-8ef5-d2168bf60473;ver=ab1a214a-0892-11e2-bfef-7cc4ee6518c3;pos=19;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/PaZCC5nr7h4n2LjoIPdnLw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTc1O3E9ODU7dz0xMDA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/yahoo_dotcom_slash_url_bar_3.gif" width="100" height="75" alt="How can I identify a phishing web site?" title=""></a></div><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/identify-phishing-000000512.html" mapleultparams="pkg=df4b0614-bef7-3980-8ef5-d2168bf60473;ver=ab1a214a-0892-11e2-bfef-7cc4ee6518c3;pos=19;lt=i">How can I identify a phishing web s …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>If you receive an email (or instant message) from someone you don't know directing you to sign in to a web site, be careful! You may have received a phishing email with … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/identify-phishing-000000512.html" class="headmore" title="More »How can I identify a phishing web s …" mapleultparams="pkg=df4b0614-bef7-3980-8ef5-d2168bf60473;ver=ab1a214a-0892-11e2-bfef-7cc4ee6518c3;pos=19;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How can I identify a phishing web s …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="img"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/identify-phishing-000000512.html" mapleultparams="pkg=df4b0614-bef7-3980-8ef5-d2168bf60473;ver=ab1a214a-0892-11e2-bfef-7cc4ee6518c3;pos=19;lt=i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130926040710im_/http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/mPttTYMi1akBwZL1Ji_usQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTcwO3E9ODU7dz03MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/YahooSecurity/yahoo_dotcom_slash_url_bar_3.gif" width="70" height="70" alt="How can I identify a phishing web site?" title=""></a></div><div class="content"><p>If you receive an email (or instant message) from someone you don't know directing you to sign in to a web site, be careful! You may have received a phishing email with links to a phishing web site. A phishing web site (sometimes called a "spoofed" site) tries to steal your account password or other confidential information …</p></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="thumb clearfix last"><div class="content"><div class="txt"><a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/kids-communicate-safely-online-000000513.html" mapleultparams="pkg=b56a3696-1a7f-3f62-aeee-f3bf0421cd8a;ver=13db0907-0894-11e2-bb9b-3d9a6f8090aa;pos=20;lt=i">How can my kids communicate safely  …</a><cite> Yahoo! Security Center - Thu, Oct 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT</cite><p>Chat rooms, instant messaging, email, social networking sites, groups, message boards, and personal web pages all offer kids ways to meet and communicate with others … <a href="/web/20130926040710/http://security.yahoo.com/kids-communicate-safely-online-000000513.html" class="headmore" title="More »How can my kids communicate safely …" mapleultparams="pkg=b56a3696-1a7f-3f62-aeee-f3bf0421cd8a;ver=13db0907-0894-11e2-bb9b-3d9a6f8090aa;pos=20;lt=i">More »<span class="headmore-desc">How can my kids communicate safely  …</span></a></p></div><div class="preview"><div class="yom-mod" id="mediatopstorytemp"><div class="bd"><div class="content"><p>Chat rooms, instant messaging, email, social networking sites, groups, message boards, and personal web pages all offer kids ways to meet and communicate with others in cyberspace. 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