Avast warnings keep coming up on yahoo mail

Frustrating! Avast warnings can be annoying, especially when they keep popping up on your Yahoo Mail account. Here are some possible reasons and solutions to help you resolve the issue:

Reasons for Avast warnings on Yahoo Mail:

  1. Phishing emails: Avast may flag emails as suspicious or malicious due to phishing attempts or spam emails.
  2. Malware or virus: Your device or browser may be infected with malware or a virus, causing Avast to detect potential threats in your emails.
  3. Outdated browser or plugins: Using an outdated browser or plugins can lead to compatibility issues, causing Avast to flag emails as suspicious.
  4. Yahoo Mail settings: Your Yahoo Mail settings might be configured to trigger Avast warnings.

Solutions to resolve Avast warnings on Yahoo Mail:

  1. Check your Yahoo Mail settings:
    • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and go to Settings (gear icon).
    • Click on "More Settings" and then "Security".
    • Ensure that the "Enable security features" option is turned off.
  2. Update your browser and plugins:
    • Ensure your browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) is updated to the latest version.
    • Update any outdated plugins (e.g., Adobe Flash, Java) to the latest versions.
  3. Run a virus scan:
    • Run a full scan with your antivirus software (Avast, in this case) to detect and remove any malware or viruses.
  4. Disable Avast's email scanning:
    • Go to Avast's settings (usually found in the notification area or system tray).
    • Click on "Email" and toggle off "Scan emails" or "Scan incoming emails".
  5. Mark emails as safe:
    • When you receive a warning, click on the "Mark as safe" button to allow Avast to learn from the email and reduce future warnings.
  6. Whitelist trusted senders:
    • Add trusted senders (e.g., friends, family) to your Yahoo Mail's "Safe Senders" list to reduce false positives.
  7. Consider using a different antivirus software:
    • If you're experiencing frequent warnings with Avast, you might consider using a different antivirus software that is more effective in detecting legitimate emails.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce or eliminate the Avast warnings on your Yahoo Mail account. If the issue persists, you may want to contact Avast support or Yahoo Mail support for further assistance.