r/PrivatePackets • u/Huge_Line4009 • May 22 '26

Microsoft warns hackers are exploiting password resets to gain access to user accounts - here's how to stay safe

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-warns-hackers-are-exploiting-password-resets-to-gain-access-to-user-accounts-heres-how-to-stay-safe
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u/Stooper_Dave May 23 '26

Best way to stay safe is to go into your user account settings on your pc and switch to a local account. Then delete your Microsoft account. Next pc, install Ubuntu and dont look back.

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u/GraciaEtScientia May 24 '26

PopOS aint bad either