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2. Security question - Wikipedia

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   In the 2000s, security questions came into widespread use on the Internet. As a form of self-service password reset, security questions have reduced information technology help desk costs. By allowing the use of security questions online, they are rendered vulnerable to keystroke logging and brute-force guessing attacks, as well as phishing.

3. Delete security questions from your account - AOL Help

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   Click Account Security. 3. Click Disable security questions. 4. Click Yes, secure my account. 5. Click Continue. If you'd like to remove your security questions as recovery information from your account, you can disable them by deleting them from your Account Information settings.

4. Fix problems sending AOL Mail - AOL Help

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   It is especially important to check your Mail settings for this if your account has been recently compromised, as hackers will often change your name to make it harder for you to use your account normally even after it's secured. Clear your browser's cache. Clear your browser's cache to reset your browser back to its clear state. Doing this ...

5. Fix problems with third-party mail applications - AOL Help

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   Find your application's "Email Accounts" or "Account Settings" section, select your AOL Mail account, then update to your new password. If you've activated 2-step verification for your AOL account, you'll need to generate and use an "app password" to access AOL Mail from these apps.

6. Create and manage an AOL Mail account - AOL Help

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   Manage your username and password. Still need help? Call customer support at 1-800-827-6364 to get live expert help from AOL Customer Care. Find out how to sign up for AOL Mail and what to do if you have account problems.

7. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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   If there's something unusual about your sign in or recent activity, we'll ask you to go through another verification step after you've entered the correct password. This is an important security feature that helps to protect your account from unauthorized access.

8. Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security - AOL Help

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   Authenticator apps provide secure verification codes that act as the second step in 2-step verification. After entering your password, you'll need to enter the code generated by your authenticator app to sign in. How do I get an authenticator app? Download an authenticator app from the Google Play Store or App Store.

9. 2015 San Bernardino attack - Wikipedia

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   After the shooter's phone had been recovered, the FBI asked San Bernardino County, the owner of the phone, to reset the password to the shooter's iCloud account in order to acquire data from the iCloud backup. However, this rendered the phone unable to back up recent data to iCloud unless its passcode is entered.