E-mail is continuously hacked

I have written on this fourm before about a issue I am having with mail. I currently use yahoo as an e--mail account. I have heard 2 different stories on the news concerning this issue.
1. There is a security breach with apple computers allowing passwords to be taken from both desktops and ipad computers. There was no plan to fix this issue according to FOX news.
2. There is a tiny piece of software that is placed unknownly onto a computer. This software can steal information and even send out messages in your name.
I turn off my internet and computer every night before going to bed. Most junk e-mail is sent out during the early hours of the morning while I'm still in bed. Only a few occure late at night when the computer is sitll on.
What I need from you guys is a way to check the computer for any virius, spyware, or anthing that could be causing this issue. Is there a program that is either free, or inexpensive that I can use to check my computer for problems? Any suggestions or tips you can offer in tracking down why my account keeps sending unsolicited mail would be nice as well.
Thanks in advance.

FYI I have generated a 32 character alpha numeric passcode to prevent getting hacked. I never use e-mail on my ipad, only the desktop. Although the router is wireless, I am hardwired in.

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