Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
Follow these steps immediately to try to recover and secure the Microsoft account that is now showing the unknown …@chemoprophymail.ru address.
- Scan the PC for malware before changing any passwords
- On Windows 11, open Start and search for Windows Defender (Windows Security).
- Turn on malware protection and run a full scan of the system.
- Ensure virus definitions are up to date and configure regular automatic scans.
- Use the official hacked-account recovery flow
- Go to the Microsoft hacked/compromised account troubleshooter: Start.
- Enter the email address or phone number originally used for the Microsoft account (not the attacker’s
.ruaddress). - The tool will either present self‑help options (including the account recovery form) or offer a way to contact an agent, depending on the scenario.
- If sign‑in fails, submit the account recovery form
- From the troubleshooter or the standard sign‑in page, choose Forgot my password and then I think someone else is using my Microsoft account.
- Fill in the recovery form with as much accurate information as possible (old passwords, devices used, Xbox/Minecraft purchases, etc.).
- If no result email arrives, try again from an InPrivate/Incognito browser session and, if possible, from a different device and network, then check inbox, junk, and spam folders for the response.
- If access is regained, immediately secure the account
After successful recovery and sign‑in:- Change the password to a new, strong one using the Change password option.
- Review and remove any unknown aliases or email addresses from Manage how you sign in.
- Check connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies settings in Outlook.com to remove anything the attacker added.
- Add secure verification methods (such as Microsoft Authenticator) and review all security info.
- Review unusual activity
- Sign in to the Security basics page and select Review activity to open the Recent activity page.
- For any sign‑ins that are not recognized, select This wasn’t me or Secure your account as shown, and follow the guided steps.
- If the account cannot be recovered
- If the recovery form and hacked‑account troubleshooter cannot restore access and the attacker’s security info has fully replaced the original, the account is considered unrecoverable.
- In that case, create a new Microsoft account, secure it with strong security info, and then work with Xbox/Minecraft support separately to see whether any game entitlements can be moved or otherwise addressed.
References:
- How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
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- What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
- My account got hacked - Microsoft Q&A
- Need help with hacked microsoft account - Microsoft Q&A
- My account got hacked. - Microsoft Q&A
- my microsoft account has been compromised - Microsoft Q&A
- Cannot Access Microsoft Account After Hacker Changed Email, Advice Needed - Microsoft Q&A