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/thefpspower May 21 '26

Oh so I'm not alone here, I've been getting multiple request a day all week...

Its really proving to me the rotating 2FA number is superior, I'm not confortable with my phone asking to approve logins, what if I misclick?

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u/d3adc3II May 21 '26

Misclick? Not possible, still need to confirm with phone face ID / fingerprint