Think someone tried to hack my Yahoo account

ShiWarrior · 27 Apr 2013 at 15:53

Got an email from Yahoo, I think its legit, but just want to check with you guys please

Hi C,

We detected a login attempt with valid password to your Yahoo! account (account name goes here) from an unrecognised device on Fri, Apr 26, 2013 19:49 CLT.

Location: Chile (IP=190.100.89.54)

Note: The location is based on information from your Internet service or wireless provider.

Was this you? If so, you can disregard the rest of this email.

If this wasn't you, please follow the links below to protect your Yahoo! account information from potential future account compromise:

* Activate second sign-in verification with your mobile phone
* Review your login activity
* Change your password
* Update your account password reset info

To learn how sign-in alerts like this one can help you to protect your account information, please visit the Help Centre.

Sincerely,

Yahoo! Account Services

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Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.

at the very top of the email it says Yahoo! in there fancy lettering

theheyes · 27 Apr 2013 at 16:01

Without knowing what Yahoo's policy is, I would say it looks legitimate and is probably a good idea to follow their advice.

demonix · 27 Apr 2013 at 16:16

I would suggest that you just log into your account and check the login activity directly, and if that information is shown there then change the password straight away.

I'm actually suspicious about that message as the last time I had a yahoo account breach I never received any e-mail notification.

siege2 · 27 Apr 2013 at 16:43

Ignore theheyes and just login to yahoo like demonix says, NEVER click on links what you get through emails EVER, always just go to your yahoo, bank etc and log in through the proper channels, AGAIN NEVER CLICK ON ANYTHING IN EMAILS.

Kenneth

theheyes · 27 Apr 2013 at 17:08

siege2 said:
Ignore theheyes and just login to yahoo like demonix says, NEVER click on links what you get through emails EVER, always just go to your yahoo, bank etc and log in through the proper channels, AGAIN NEVER CLICK ON ANYTHING IN EMAILS.

Kenneth

At what point did I suggest clicking links in unsolicited email? Please read more carefully before making such comments.

ShiWarrior · 27 Apr 2013 at 21:29

cheers guys

KIA · 28 Apr 2013 at 20:35

It shouldn't contain any specific links if it's legit.

riskyfrisky · 29 Apr 2013 at 12:05

I had the exact same email last evening (it was actually for my mother's email account). My email address is tied into hers so i had the warning sent to my email account, as well as hers.

Checking the 'login activity' brought up both Chile and Russia. I have since changed her password and added her mobile number to the account so that we can verify her if something happens to it.

It's definitely legit, filthy hackers. Well, it better be, otherwise i've just given them even more information!

ShiWarrior · 29 Apr 2013 at 18:09

cheers guys

I thought it was a legit email, as it knew my name, and of course my other email address

theheyes · 29 Apr 2013 at 22:13

If your email service offers two step verification/two factor authentication then it's definitely worth the 5 minutes it takes to set up.

Commala · 30 Apr 2013 at 09:00

Seems like Yahoo is being targeted aggressively at the moment, I've had to reset 3 accounts for family members due to their Yahoo account being hacked. In fairness, though, the unbelievable weaknesses of their passwords was probably how the 'hackers' got in.

KIA · 30 Apr 2013 at 11:00

Commala said:
Seems like Yahoo is being targeted aggressively at the moment, I've had to reset 3 accounts for family members due to their Yahoo account being hacked. In fairness, though, the unbelievable weaknesses of their passwords was probably how the 'hackers' got in.

Yahoo accounts were being compromised left right and centre a while back. Nothing to do with password strength.