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František Omáčka 0 Reputation points
2026-04-09T13:39:59.62+00:00

my another account has been hacked. hacker changed password and email

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  1. DaveM121 862.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-09T14:14:01.25+00:00

    I wish I had better news, but when a Microsoft account is hacked, if the hackers change the associated Email, then that account is usually no longer recoverable, this forum is just a user to user account and no-one here has any account access, try using the process they provide on this link to recover a hacked account, if this process is not successful, sadly, that account cannot be recovered.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-recover-a-hacked-or-compromised-microsoft-account-24ca907d-bcdf-a44b-4656-47f0cd89c245

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-04-09T13:40:20.89+00:00
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    Follow the official hacked-account recovery process immediately, since the password and email (security info) were changed.

    1. Run a malware/virus scan on all devices
      • On Windows 10/11 or 8.1, use Windows Defender:
        1. Select Start.
        2. Type Windows Defender in Search, or select Windows Defender.
        3. Turn on protection and run a full scan.
      • Ensure any antivirus is updated and configured for regular automatic scans.
    2. Use the Microsoft hacked-account troubleshooter
      • Go to How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account and start the helper tool: it will ask for the email/phone and guide through self-help or connect to an agent.
      • If you can still sign in in any way, immediately change your password using the link in that article and make it a strong password.
      • If you cannot sign in because the hacker changed the password and email, use the account recovery form and follow the steps in the same article to try to regain access.
    3. If you get alerts about unusual sign-ins
      • Sign in (if possible) to the Security basics page.
      • Select Review activity and on the Recent activity page mark anything that is not yours:
        • In Unusual activity: expand the event and select This wasn't me.
        • In Recent activity: expand and select Secure your account.
      • Then select Change password on the Security basics page and set a new strong password.
    4. If you cannot sign in at all
      • Follow the steps under When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account from the unusual sign-in article:
        1. Try to reset the password using the standard reset flow.
        2. If that fails, on the sign-in page choose Forgot my passwordI think someone else is using my Microsoft account and complete the recovery process.
    5. After regaining access
      • Review and fix account settings that attackers often change:
        • Check connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies using the links in the hacked-account article.
      • Remove any unknown aliases or forwarding addresses and any rules that send or hide mail.
      • Add secure verification methods (phone, alternate email, or app) and keep them private.

    If the recovery form and official flows fail and the security info has been fully replaced by the hacker, the community guidance indicates there is no alternative method to recover a personal Microsoft/Outlook.com account beyond these official tools.


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