Many unsolicited Microsoft verification codes.

Anonymous
2020-01-04T16:51:31+00:00

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I'm getting a few codes minute for the last hour or so.  I've checked to see if someone was accessing my account and there was no evidence of it.  I'm receiving texts from a handful of numbers and i don't want to block them in since i do need to get verification code from time to time, and the number i get the code from varies.

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Anonymous
2020-01-06T20:23:09+00:00

Hi BenjaminDau,

If you're receiving unsolicited verification codes, this means that someone is trying to login your account and unable to pass the verification process. Kindly see the suggestions provided in this article on how to keep your Microsoft account safe and secure.

To notify us and have us get back to you, simply reply to this post.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-20T18:35:23+00:00

    I just received an unrequested Microsoft code text.

    It is making me very uneasy.  What is Microsoft doing to make sure I am not hacked?

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-03-21T13:42:51+00:00

    I keep receiving the verification code with having requested it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-03-23T14:36:14+00:00

    This is currently happening with my account over the past few days to a week.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-03-23T15:38:23+00:00

    Apparently there was a “data leak” or so my most recent Microsoft communication tells me and all our accounts were compromised. If you have two factor authentication you will get the “code request” aimed at the hacker who was unable to pass verification. But it came to you instead.

    The solution is to change and strengthen your password. Which is really annoying.

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