account hacked

surendran ram 0 Reputation points
2026-09-08T16:43:20.36+00:00

Hello Microsoft Outlook Support

I recently noticed suspicious sign in activity on my Outlook account from a country and location that I do not recognize I did not authorize this activity and reported it as This was not me

I immediately changed my password However I have also received emails claiming that my account was hacked and that a RAT was used to access my device or account

Please investigate the suspicious sign in activity and confirm whether my account has been compromised I would also like you to check for any unauthorized access forwarding rules connected applications recovery changes or active sessions

I have attached screenshots of the suspicious activity and related emails Please let me know if you require any additional information

Thank you SurendranScreenshot 2026-09-08 172412

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  1. Hornblower409 14,425 Reputation points
    2026-09-09T06:10:23.2966667+00:00

    @surendran ram said

    Please investigate the suspicious sign in activity and confirm whether my account has been compromised I would also like you to check for any unauthorized access forwarding rules connected applications recovery changes or active sessions

    No one from Microsoft Support monitors this forum. You have to carry out the steps suggest by the AI Answer to secure your account.

    If you need help completing any of the AI Answer suggestions, please advise which step is giving you problems.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-09-08T16:43:48.6466667+00:00

    The screenshots show sign-in blocked (account compromised). That means suspicious sign-in attempts were detected and blocked, and the activity was already reported as unauthorized. Microsoft account activity pages can show location, device/OS, browser/app, and IP address, but mobile routing and IP-based geolocation can sometimes make locations appear inaccurate.

    Recommended actions:

    1. Review Recent activity again Open the Recent activity page and expand each event. Check the device/OS, browser/app, IP address, and location. For anything not recognized, keep it marked as unauthorized and use Secure your account if shown.
    2. Scan the device for malware before changing anything else If the email claims a RAT was used, run a full antivirus scan first:
      • Open Windows Security
      • Go to Virus and threat protection
      • Select Scan options > Full scan > Scan now
    3. Change the password after the scan After the malware scan completes, change the Microsoft account password to a strong, unique password.
    4. Update security info Go to Security info and review the sign-in and verification methods. Remove anything unfamiliar and update security settings if needed.
    5. Check account settings that attackers commonly change Review these areas for unauthorized changes:
      • Connected accounts
      • Forwarding
      • Automatic replies
    6. Treat the “RAT hacked your account” email as suspicious Do not reply, click links, open attachments, or send payment. If the account activity page shows blocked sign-ins and no recognized unauthorized changes remain after the checks above, the email itself may be a scam attempt.
    7. If access problems continue or the account cannot be trusted Use the Microsoft account recovery flow for a hacked or compromised account. The sign-in helper can provide self-help steps or offer contact with an agent.

    What can be confirmed from the available account tools:

    • Recent activity can show whether there were unusual sign-ins and whether they were blocked.
    • The account owner can review suspicious events and report This wasn't me.
    • Security settings and account settings such as forwarding and connected accounts should be reviewed manually.

    What is not supported here:

    • No direct investigation of the account backend can be performed here.
    • No direct confirmation of active sessions, connected apps, or recovery changes beyond what is visible in the account security pages.

    References:

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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