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Sometimes my current session is shown as being at a location over 30 minutes away from where I am, while past sessions correctly reflect my location. Is this a sign I'm being hacked?

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Mine never shows the exact town I'm in; instead, it registers different nearby towns in my state. The sign in time is always right. The change of address might be due to your internet provider using proxy addresses.

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Why does Yahoo show that my account was active somewhere I've not been?

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It's possible that someone in that location logged into your account without authorization.

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What is an IP address?

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An IP address is a unique string of numbers separated by periods identfying each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.

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How can I stop a family member from having access to my cell phone through his cell or Macbook?

Yuriko

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Change your password then they can't log in. Also, don't give information about the new password you make or show.

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Can I check if someone has signed into my yahoo that is not from my IP address? I can see recent activity.

Betsy Paulino Reyes

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In the Sign-In and Security section, select “View your recent sign-in activity,” and your login list will appear. Your login list appears in chronological order and shows the date, time, access type, event and location, though you can change the location section to instead display the device's IP address.

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I keep getting Yahoo verification codes that I have not requested. All are from Missouri while I am in NJ. I've changed my password, but they persist. Should I be worried?

Betsy Paulino Reyes

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If you received a verification code via text but didn't create an account or make security changes, then someone else mistyped their number and accidentally used yours. Don't worry, they won't be able to move forward with your mobile number because they don't have possession of your phone to get the verification code.

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I suspect someone hacked my Yahoo email address about a year ago. How can I see the activity on my account that far back?

Betsy Paulino Reyes

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Monitoring your recent login activity can help you find out if your account has been accessed by unauthorized users. Learn how to view recent sign-in.

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