I recently had my Microsoft account hacked, and the hacker went ahead and changed everything—the primary email, recovery email, and phone number. I reached out to Microsoft for help, but they told me it might take up to three weeks due to a backlog of issues. I've also managed to find the hacker's email. Is there anything I can do with it? I tried logging in using that email, but I'm stuck because I need a code sent to the hacker. As an update, I actually have the email and password, but I'm unable to pass the final authentication step.
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Unfortunately, there's really not much you can do with the hacker's email. Your best bet might be to report it to the police, but honestly, it’s likely that nothing will come of it. Just keep monitoring your accounts and stay in touch with Microsoft for updates on your situation.
Yeah, that's pretty much the reality of it. It's frustrating, but it's good to keep your eyes peeled for any further suspicious activity.