I recently had my Microsoft account hacked, and it seems like the hacker also gained access to my Xbox account, Discord, and even my credit cards. I've already unlinked my cards and reached out to Microsoft support, but they haven't been able to assist me effectively. I'm looking for advice on what other steps I can take to recover my accounts and protect myself from this situation.
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If you still have access to any of your accounts, the best move is to log out from all devices, change your passwords immediately, and definitely enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security. If access is lost, you will have to reach out to support for each service to see if they can help you recover your accounts.
Unfortunately, if the automatic recovery options don't work, you might struggle to get that account back. It's really important to start by contacting Microsoft directly, but be prepared; they can be pretty slow to respond. You might have to keep pushing for a resolution.
Yeah, sometimes they really drag their feet. Keep your support ticket updated!
It seems like contacting each service individually is the way to go if recovery options fail. If you're still hitting dead ends, escalate your issues through their support channels; sometimes, that gets better attention. Good luck!
Good advice! And make sure to monitor your bank statements for any unauthorized charges.