I woke up this morning to find a bunch of login attempts on my email, claiming there was "unusual sign-in activity" from various locations in Asia. I've just changed my password, but I'm still feeling uneasy about the situation. Can anyone give me some advice on what steps I should take next?
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Just make sure when you changed your password that you also set up two-factor authentication. Whether it’s through SMS or an auth app like Google Authenticator, it’ll add an extra layer of security that you really need right now.
If you didn't actually see any sign-ins labeled as "SUCCESSFUL," you might be in the clear. But honestly, if you’ve had your email for a while, it’s likely your email address has been floating around on the internet from data breaches and other sources. I get dozens of login attempts on my old email every day from all over the globe. Just keep your security tight: change passwords and definitely set up two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever you can. It's a must!
I just read your post again and saw it was successful. As long as you were able to reset your password, you should be okay, but make sure to change any similar passwords elsewhere, and don’t forget that 2FA!
Did you change your password by directly visiting the website or clicking a link in an email? Always type the URL in your browser to avoid phishing attempts.
I clicked on a link in an email I got from Microsoft, and it took me to account.microsoft.com.
Have you activated 2FA yet? That’s super important for keeping your account safe now.
I'm on it, will set that up!