My microsoft account was hacked they have changed the email name but i have proof off ownership

Dylan GALLAGHER 0 Reputation points
2026-05-08T06:21:53.2+00:00

Yesterday my account was hacked when I was a sleep I didn't know till I woke up and my account email had been changed without my consent is there anything you can do

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    2026-05-08T06:22:07.0566667+00:00

    Take these steps immediately to try to recover and secure the hacked Microsoft account:

    1. Scan the device for malware
      • Before changing any passwords, run a full antivirus scan.
      • On Windows 10/11 or 8.1, use Windows Defender:
        1. Select Start.
        2. Search for Windows Defender or select Windows Defender.
        3. Turn on protection and run a full scan.
    2. Use the official hacked-account recovery flow
      • Go to the official guide and start the sign-in helper: Start.
      • The tool will ask for the email address or phone number and then:
        • Show self-help options, or
        • Offer a way to talk to an agent, depending on the situation.
    3. Change or reset the password
    4. If the email/alias was changed and access is lost
      • Use the account recovery form via the hacked-account guide: How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account.
      • Provide as much accurate information as possible (old passwords, devices, etc.).
      • If the recovery form says the account does not exist or fails repeatedly and the hacker has replaced the security info, there is no alternative technical method to restore that personal Microsoft account; Support cannot override the automated recovery in that case.
    5. Check for unusual or ongoing activity (if access is restored)
    6. Secure mailbox and account settings (after regaining access)
      • Follow Step 3 in the hacked-account article:
        • Check connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies for anything added or changed without permission and remove anything suspicious.
      • Remove any attacker-added aliases if you can reach “Manage how you sign in”.
      • Add safer verification methods (for example, Microsoft Authenticator) once access is restored.
    7. If recovery keeps failing
      • Try submitting the recovery form again from an InPrivate/Incognito browser and a different device/network, and check junk/spam folders for responses.
      • If the security info has been fully replaced and the form is unsuccessful, there is no additional backend method for Microsoft to restore the account beyond that process.

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