Multiple sign in attempts from another country and not me

Clair Prutton 30 Reputation points
2026-03-07T02:02:09.4033333+00:00

Keep getting several attempts to approve a signing attempt using a number from Microsoft authenticator these requests come through the authenticator app but they’re nothing to do with me so I just pressed deny but why does this keep happening? Should I do something?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator

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2026-03-07T02:02:20.0166667+00:00

Those prompts mean someone or something is repeatedly trying to sign in to the account using the correct username and password, and Microsoft Authenticator is blocking the attempts at the second factor.

What to do:

  1. Continue to deny any requests not initiated personally
    Authenticator and Outlook mobile are designed so that if a prompt appears that was not requested, selecting Deny keeps the account safe.
  2. Change the account password immediately
    Since repeated prompts indicate ongoing attempts, change the password for the affected account to a strong, unique one. This invalidates any stored or stolen password that might be in use.
  3. Review recent sign-in activity
    In the account’s security/sign-in activity page, check for unfamiliar locations, devices, or times. If anything looks suspicious, sign out of all sessions and change the password again if needed.
  4. Keep multifactor authentication enabled
    Do not turn off Microsoft Authenticator or MFA. MFA is what is preventing these attempts from succeeding.
  5. Be alert for phishing and social engineering
    Attackers may call, text, or email pretending to be support or a bank and ask to read out the Authenticator code or approve a prompt. No legitimate company should ever ask for verification codes over the phone or ask to approve a sign-in that was not initiated.

If unrequested prompts continue frequently even after changing the password, consider updating all recovery info (phone, email), and review devices and sessions again to ensure only trusted devices remain associated with the account.


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