got an email send by my own email address, do i have to worry about pegasus?

Question

i have accidentally opened an email that was sent from my own email address and its telling me that i have pegasus on my devices and they will send videos of me ''jerking off'' (i'm not a dude so that wouldn't work) to 'problematic porn' to family, friends and coworkers, i'm not working currently, i think the kind of things i watch from time to time are also totally normal so i was confused. but still i want to know if opening the email was maybe a little legit.

i don't know what information to post in here that won't accidentally compromise my privacy.

these pop up tho if i open the email on my notepad:
Received: from PH7P220CA0123.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM
Received: from PAXPR08MB7384.eurprd08.prod.outlook.com
Received: from PH7P220CA0123.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM

Received: from CY4PEPF0000E9D2.namprd03.prod.outlook.com

Received: from me241.com

if someone can tell me if i should be worried and do something as soon as possible would be very nice, if this is real i don' really want my gran see me flick my bean!

Answer 1

Hello Anni,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Community. My name is Abu, I'm happy to assist you, hopefully, I will do so to the best of my knowledge.

I'm sorry to hear that you received such a distressing email. I understand that this can be quite alarming.

Kindly note that this is a user-to-user forum; we are users helping other users. I am a user like you and do not work directly for Microsoft, nor do we have access to any user accounts.

This type of email is a common scam known as phishing. The scammer is trying to intimidate you by claiming they have hacked into your account. However, these claims are usually false and are intended to create fear and urgency.

Here are some steps you can follow to improve the security of your email account

Do not reply to the email or transfer any money. Engaging with the scammer can make you more vulnerable.

Immediately change the passwords for all your online accounts, especially the email account where you received the threat. Use strong, unique passwords for each account. A strong password typically includes a mix of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. Ensure that this password is not used for any other accounts.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access even if someone manages to obtain your password.

Be cautious of phishing emails or messages that try to trick you into revealing your account credentials or personal information. Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious or unknown sources.

Review your account settings to check for unauthorized changes. Make sure no unauthorized email forwarding rules have been set up. Look for and remove any linked accounts you do not recognize.

To learn more about How to help keep your "Microsoft account safe and secure" here's a Microsoft support article link below: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-help-keep-your-microsoft-account-safe-and-secure-628538c2-7006-33bb-5ef4-c917657362b9

Your security and peace of mind are of utmost importance.

If you have any questions, please let me know, I will be happy to help you further.

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Regards, Abu.

Answer 2

had the same one several times,starts with hello my perverted friend. asks for a sum of money paid with bit coin. i have ignored every one and guess what,nothing happens because they don't have anything to use against me . i just delete them.

Answer 3

Did yours have hello pervert on it?

Answer 4

I have received exactly the same thing! It is reassuring that it is a phishing threat, although it is scarey how good they are getting.

Answer 5

I got an email sent to my microsoft account using the very same email with the salutation "Hello pervert" on it today at around 12 pm. Like what is going on here. There needs to an all out war on these criminals and wipe them out.