How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
Learn how to remove viruses or malware from your Windows PC. Learn how to recover a hacked or compromised account, what to do next, and how to prevent your account from being …
Secure your account if you think you've been hacked
If you think your Microsoft account has been hacked, find out how to secure your account and check for unauthorised activity.
Microsoft account recovery code - Microsoft Support
How do I download my Microsoft account recovery code? You cannot retrieve or download an existing Microsoft account recovery code: If you can sign in, you can create a new recovery …
Contact - Microsoft Support
MICROSOFT SUPPORT Learn how to recover a hacked or compromised account, what to do next, and how to prevent your account from being compromised in the future.
Protecting players from account-related offenses | Xbox Support
To create safer and more secure Xbox experiences, we monitor our network for cases of impersonation, account theft, and phishing. After reading through the suspension types below, …
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
National Public Data breach: What you need to know
In early 2024, National Public Data, an online background check and fraud prevention service, experienced a significant data breach. This breach allegedly exposed up to 2.9 billion records …
Account recovery unsuccessful - Microsoft Support
We recommend that you watch the video below and review the guidance for filling out the recovery form before trying the form again. If you are unable to use the account recovery form …
Account has been locked - Microsoft Support
Learn how to unlock your Microsoft account and resolve 'account has been locked' error message.
What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
Learn what to do if your username and password have stopped working. If you sign in to your account while traveling or if you install a new app that signs in with your account, you may get …
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Microsoft security help and learning. If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.