Someone Hacked My Live ID

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Someone Hacked My Live ID

Fahad Azam 0

On 23rd February 2026, someone took over the control of my live ID (******@hotmail.com). I've changed my password number of times but that person is creating junk from my ID and sending spam email from my ID to the recipients. Even I've enabled two factor sign-in via microsoft authenticator but still someone is still accessing my inbox, even changing the language and date & time.

Fahad Azam 0 Reputation points

2026-02-25T16:31:47.67+00:00

Hi Sumit,

Thank you for your support.

As shared earlier, I have already changed the password multiple times, including setting a very strong password. Two-factor authentication is enabled, and I have also logged out of all active sessions using the “log out from everywhere” option.

After waiting 24 hours and logging back in, I observed the following:

There were no emails in the Sent Items folder.

No drafts were being created automatically.

The only emails present were multiple delivery failure notifications related to spam emails that had previously been sent from my account to various recipients.

Additionally, after reviewing the material you shared, I deleted the two rules that were found in my Rules tab. These rules were already disabled at the time.

I would also like to highlight that the attacker had changed the account language multiple times. This activity stopped two days ago after I repeatedly reset the language settings whenever they were changed.

Please let me know if any further action is required from my end.

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Fahad Azam 0 Reputation points

2026-02-25T16:31:47.67+00:00

Hi Sumit,

Thank you for your support.

As shared earlier, I have already changed the password multiple times, including setting a very strong password. Two-factor authentication is enabled, and I have also logged out of all active sessions using the “log out from everywhere” option.

After waiting 24 hours and logging back in, I observed the following:

There were no emails in the Sent Items folder.

No drafts were being created automatically.

The only emails present were multiple delivery failure notifications related to spam emails that had previously been sent from my account to various recipients.

Additionally, after reviewing the material you shared, I deleted the two rules that were found in my Rules tab. These rules were already disabled at the time.

I would also like to highlight that the attacker had changed the account language multiple times. This activity stopped two days ago after I repeatedly reset the language settings whenever they were changed.

Please let me know if any further action is required from my end.

Answer 1

Sumit D - IA 160K Independent Advisor

Hi fahad,

It appears that the hacker still has access or some rules are in place. Could you review this article: https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2026/02/outlook-hacked-draft-email.html and follow all the steps?

I believe this should take care of the issue.

I’m eager to hear back and work together to find a solution.

A Windows MVP writes content on the above website, so it is safe. However, do watch out for the ads. It should translate into your Browser language automatically.

Answer 2

It sounds like your account has been compromised despite your efforts to secure it. Here are some steps you can take to regain control and secure your account:

Change Your Password Again: Make sure to choose a strong and unique password that you haven't used before.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Since you've already enabled this, ensure that it is set up correctly and that you have access to the authentication method.
Check Account Recovery Options: Make sure that your recovery email and phone number are correct and that no unauthorized changes have been made.
Review Account Activity: Check for any suspicious activity in your account settings, including any rules that may have been set up to forward emails or send spam.
Sign Out Everywhere: Use the option to sign out of all sessions to terminate any unauthorized access.
Contact Microsoft Support: If you continue to face issues, reach out to Microsoft Support for assistance in recovering your account and securing it against further unauthorized access.
Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Keep an eye on your account for any further suspicious activity and consider changing your password regularly.

It's crucial to act quickly to prevent further misuse of your account.

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