Yahoo will notify its users of state-sponsored attacks
Yahoo has announced that it would notify its users if it “strongly suspects” that their accounts may have been targeted by a state-sponsored actor. The company notes that the aim of such notifications is to allow its users “to take appropriate measures to protect their accounts and devices in light of these sophisticated attacks”. Yahoo also advises its users of actions to be taken in case they receive such notifications.
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