I had my Microsoft account hacked back in February, and I've exhausted nearly all options for recovery. Recently, I remembered some old password reset links I had from years ago. When I used one, it surprisingly took me to a password reset page for my account. The problem is that it asked for 2FA details, but my account never had 2FA set up before it was hacked. This seems to suggest that the hacker enabled 2FA themselves. Does this mean that recovering my account is completely impossible?
4 Answers
Just a heads-up, sometimes it's hard to get back into accounts when these things happen, especially with 2FA in place. I feel for you—it’s a hassle. Best of luck with Microsoft support!
Unfortunately, if the hacker has added 2FA, your chances of recovering the account are very slim. It's usually a solid exit strategy for them. You might have to consider this account lost.
You'll need to reach out to Microsoft support for help. They’ve got the tools to verify ownership and might be able to assist you with this situation.
Going forward, it's vital to have 2FA set up on every account you own. Since someone has set 2FA on your account, contacting Microsoft Support is your best option. They can help you prove you are the real account owner.
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