protekme Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Every time I open my Yahoo account (after entering my password) this message appears: Recently, there's been a rise in security incidents on the web. While we continue to work hard to keep Yahoo's network secure, we're asking users to help us keep their accounts safe. Should I open it and see? I heard not long ago that there was something similar with Google. Thank ;you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogo Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Nope. When in doubt - don't! Forward it to Yahoo scam site. Much better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy in CO Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 My husband tells me to put my mouse cursor over the link in the e-mail but not to click on it. If the URL doesn't match the "sender" it's probably a scam and should be deleted. You'd be surprised how many phony messages from banks and other institutions turn out to have been sent by someone else, someone who does not have your best interests at heart. Hope this helps. Nancy in Pátzcuaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanjo Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I just recently received a Skype call. Did not recognize the name, so googled the person. Big Scam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 We use yahoo and have not received such a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpsca Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have received Yahoo messages recently while I'm already signed in - to sign in again. I just delete them. Don't know if it's a scam or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yahoo has recently been trying to update their security, and I have seen this message on several machines. It is a poorly implemented and suspicious looking method, and there is no assurance that some scammers are not taking advantage of it and inserting their own baloney links. So if you can get rid of it without doing anything, and your email is fine, that is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protekme Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I finally clicked on it and they suggested to change my pasword. So I did and the message is gone. But now, I am being botheed by Mozilla Fox who want me to update. I did it and I hate the new version. How can I get rid of it and return to my old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 You can get version 28 from this page: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-older-version-of-firefox. Then you should go into Tools > Options > Advanced > Update tab... and turn off auto-updates. On my system, version 30 does not function properly. For the average user, they've hidden the toolbars, which you can get back by right-clicking on the upper portion and selecting Menu Bar. All older versions can be found in this FTP directory: http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protekme Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thank you. I'll try this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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