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I think my yahoo email is being compromised when using firefox

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When logging into yahoo mail, I am being prompted the following: You are logging in from a device we don't recognize. Learn whyFor your account safety, please answer your security question below. What is your oldest cousin's name? Added December 18, 2009

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We can send a verification code to your listed phone number or alternate email address.

The email that is sent comes from Yahoo! Account Services <yahoo-account-services-us@cc.yahoo-inc.com>

Is this legitimate?

When logging into yahoo mail, I am being prompted the following: You are logging in from a device we don't recognize. Learn whyFor your account safety, please answer your security question below. What is your oldest cousin's name? Added December 18, 2009 OR We can send a verification code to your listed phone number or alternate email address. The email that is sent comes from Yahoo! Account Services <yahoo-account-services-us@cc.yahoo-inc.com> Is this legitimate?

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Yes, that is Yahoo's protection making sure you are who you say you are, usually when you log on from a machine yahoo doesn't recognize, or you delete that yahoo cookies on your computer.