I received an alert this morning about some "suspicious activity" on my Microsoft account. When I checked, I found three sign-ins: two from Brazil and one from Moldova, and I live in the US, so I know it wasn't me. I followed the steps in the activity center and changed my password. However, I'm concerned that a password reset might not be sufficient considering the situation. Am I overreacting? Is there more I should be doing? Thanks for any guidance!
2 Answers
First off, you did the right thing by changing your password. That's your first line of defense. Make sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if you haven't done so already. It adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or an authenticator app. If you have 2FA set up now, just monitor your account closely. It's also a good idea to check for any unusual activity or settings changes. You might even want to review your security questions or set a recovery email if you haven't. Just stay alert!
Yeah, definitely enable 2FA for added security. Besides that, I would recommend checking if there are any devices or locations you don’t recognize connected to your account. If you still have doubts about your account safety, consider taking further steps like telling Microsoft support what happened.
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