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Yahoo's actions to deal with the breach included invalidating unencrypted security questions and answers and asking potentially affected users to change their passwords. [14] Yahoo also claimed that there was no evidence that the attackers were still in the system and that the attack was state-sponsored. [14]
The attack specifically targeted Yahoo Voice, formerly known as Associated Content, which Yahoo had acquired in May 2010 for $100 million (£64.5 million). Using SQL injection techniques, the hackers were able to extract the data from Yahoo's servers and subsequently post the compromised information publicly online. [1] [2] [3] [4]
A backdoor is a typically covert method of bypassing normal authentication or encryption in a computer, product, embedded device (e.g. a home router), or its embodiment (e.g. part of a cryptosystem, algorithm, chipset, or even a "homunculus computer"—a tiny computer-within-a-computer such as that found in Intel's AMT technology).
Change your password. From a desktop or mobile web browser: Sign in to the AOL Account security page. Click Change password. Enter a new password. Click Continue. From most AOL mobile apps: Tap the Menu icon. Tap Manage Accounts. Tap Account info. Tap Security settings. Enter your security code. Tap Change password. Enter a new password.
Change your password immediately. 2. Delete app passwords you don’t recognize. 3. Revert your mail settings if they were changed. 4. Ensure you have antivirus software installed and updated. 5. Check to make sure your recovery options are up-to-date. 6. Consider enabling two-step verification to add an extra layer of security to your account.
Customer care can’t override this process of determining App Password creation eligibility. Sign in to your AOL Account Security page. Click Generate app password or Generate and manage app passwords. Click Get Started. Enter your app's name in the text field. Click Generate password. Use the one-time password to log in to your 3rd party app .
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While most sign in problems can stem from password issues, you might also get blank or missing screens, or various errors when trying to sign in. No matter the problem you're experiencing, the following troubleshooting steps should help you get back in your AOL Mail quickly. Sign in again