Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
Use the official recovery and support paths for an account takeover where the sign-in alias was changed.
- Start with the hacked-account recovery flow and enter the original email address or phone number. The tool can provide self-help steps or an option to talk to an agent: Start
- If the username is no longer recognized, use the username/password stopped working flow: Recover your account
- If it still says “We couldn't find an account with that username”, use Contact support from that page and state that the username stopped working after an unauthorized alias change: Contact support
- Contact Microsoft Support through the public support entry point if needed: Contact Microsoft Support. Enter the problem, select Get Help, then Contact Support.
Important points:
- Support agents cannot send password reset links or directly access and change account details.
- Keep the Microsoft security emails and prior account details ready, but share them only through a private support channel.
- Before changing any passwords, run a full malware scan on the affected PC. In Windows Security, open Virus and threat protection > Scan options > Full scan > Scan now.
- If the same password was used anywhere else, secure those other accounts as well.
References:
- My username and password have stopped working
- How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
- What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
- Microsoft account compromised: primary alias changed and original email no longer recognized - Microsoft Q&A My personal Microsoft account appears to have been compromised within the last 2 hours.