What To Do If Microsoft Account Is Hacked?
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1. Change your Microsoft account password immediately. Make sure it is a strong password with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
2. Check your account activity log to see what has been changed or accessed since the hack.
3. Check all the devices connected to your account and remove any suspicious ones.
4. Enable two-factor authentication on your account for added security.
5. Contact Microsoft support and let them know that your account has been hacked.
6. Contact your bank and credit card companies to let them know that your account has been hacked.
7. Run a scan on your computer for any malware or viruses that may have been installed.
8. Consider setting up a new email address for your account.