I have 2 other Yahoo names. A friend of mine said I was online and insulted her when I wasn't. I changed both passwords, and it happened AGAIN TODAY. I'm nervous - was my computer hacked?
2006-09-28 13:37:00 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I own a laptop that no one else uses. I can't really reset the system because I have too many important files to save, and don't really know how to save them, or if I have what's needed.
2006-09-28 13:46:26 · update #1
you were hacked and when they get in, they wont really come out. you should really reformat your computer. but make sure that you save all of you important files and stuff.
2006-09-28 13:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dan P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you have a keylogger or other spyware prog on your system, or typed your passwords into a fake Yahoo login page. Do a full virus/spayware/malware scan, and take advantage of the new security options available to Yahoo accounts.
If you need software, Google the following names. All are free to download and use:
Avira Anti-Vir
Spybot S&D
Ad-Aware
2006-09-28 20:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Goffik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely or u setting a password that is obvious to figure out. In hotmail, there is the secret question, dont kno if yahoo have that but if it does, change it also. Get zone alarm firewall. It is free. www.zonelabs.com
2006-09-28 20:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You werent hacked! Someone that uses your PC has your password and like the person above said, probably has a keylogger installed and can see everythink you type!
2006-09-28 20:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
goto www.majorgeeks.com and search for: Removeit Pro and install and run, it will let you know if you have a keylogger or something else installed that you didn't know about.
2006-09-28 23:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by uponthis1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmm probably i would try cleaning you desk top and resetting it up, it might also be that your security question is really easy
2006-09-28 20:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by susie_rav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the secret question settings
2006-09-28 20:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Ilham Aliyev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋