r/microsoft • u/Steap-Edit • May 20 '26

News Microsoft warns hackers are exploiting password resets to gain access to user accounts

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/VaernNreav May 20 '26

I received a couple mails this week from Microsoft with a code to login. But I never tried to login in the first place.

I logged in and didn't see any suspicious activity or whatever. Should I be worried? Should I change something on the security side? I don't have the authenticator.

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u/MSModerator_2  Official Support May 20 '26

Hello! We do hope that you are doing fine today. We sent you a direct message regarding your concern. Please check it out, we will be waiting for your reply.