my account was hacked

micah rogerson 0 Reputation points
2026-11-06T18:39:45.8133333+00:00

hello my account

PII ******@outlook.com was hacked

and now its asking for the email

PII ******@outlook.com

and

PII ******@msaccountsafety.com

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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  1. Dio Xavier 298.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-11-09T19:15:33.3133333+00:00

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Outlook Community.

    Good afternoon @micah rogerson . I'm sorry for what happened. I understand the concern, especially when the attacker changes the alias, password, or security information used to recover the account.

    When a Microsoft account is compromised and recovery methods have changed, access can become more difficult. For security and privacy reasons, the Microsoft Community does not have access to the accounts or tools necessary to retrieve or change security information on behalf of the owner.

    The first step is to use Microsoft's official recovery procedure:

    How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft accoun 

    If the recovery procedure does not allow you to regain access, you can also check the service options available from Microsoft Support:

    Contact Microsoft Support

    1.Go to the support page and select Get Help.

    2.Let them know that you need help with account security.

    3.Follow the options presented to check if there is chat support or another channel available for your case.

    4. If contact with an agent is offered, follow the guidelines provided during the service.

    Availability of contact channels may vary by product, region, and time. If an option is not available, please try again later.

    Important: Don't share your password, security codes, full email address, or other personal information here. This data isn't necessary for us to guide you in the community. 

    I hope these guidelines will help direct the recovery of the account. If you encounter any difficulties, please let us know at which stage the procedure stopped and what message was presented, without including sensitive information.

    When possible, return to report the result. Your feedback can also help other users who are facing a similar situation.

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  2. stefan otvos 0 Reputation points
    2026-11-09T19:11:49.8466667+00:00

    Hello, so my Microsoft account got hacked. Now, when I try to sign in, it sends a code to an unknown email. Because of that, I also cannot get into my computer because it's asking for a long code that I can't find in my Microsoft account. I've been trying to reach Microsoft, but they make it so hard to do so. I've completed a form, but is there any way to speak with a human about this? Thank you

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  3. Virginia M 42,505 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-06T20:37:38.2966667+00:00

    Hello, I’m Virginia.

    Try recovering your account here:

    Hacked:

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

    Or:

    Can’t sign in:

    https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/you-can-t-sign-in-to-your-microsoft-account-475c9b5c-8c25-49f1-9c2d-c64b7072e735

    You can also try https://support.microsoft.com/home/contact & type Account Recovery in the box, then choose the Contact Support tab above & select Windows, then recovery from the drop-down menus.

    I have further options if this doesn’t work.

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  4. AI answer

    2026-11-06T18:40:18.68+00:00

    If the account was hacked, use this recovery path:

    1. Run a full malware scan on the PC before changing anything.
      • Open Virus and threat protection.
      • Select Scan options > Full scan > Scan now.
    2. Try the Microsoft account hacked-account recovery flow.
      • Use the sign-in helper tool. It asks for the email address or phone number and then provides self-help steps or the option to talk to an agent.
    3. If access is still possible, immediately change or reset the password.
      • After the malware scan, sign in and change the password.
      • If sign-in fails, use password reset.
    4. After regaining access, review account settings that attackers commonly change:
      • Connected accounts
      • Forwarding
      • Automatic replies
    5. Check recent sign-in activity.
      • Review the recent activity page to see when and where the account was accessed and report activity that was not recognized.
    6. Add or update security info.
      • Add an alternate email address and mobile phone number on the Security basics page to improve recovery options.
    7. If the account is blocked because of unusual sign-in activity, it must be unblocked by resetting the password.
    8. If the security code or password-change process does not work, use the sign-in help path that includes a support option.
      • Support agents cannot send password reset links or change account details for the account.

    About the address ending in msaccountsafety.com: the recovery process may send a message from msaccountsafety@microsoft.com after a recovery submission. Check Inbox, Spam, and Junk folders for that message.


    References:

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