Windows 10: Hack Report

Yesterday my computer was invaded and the screens that popped up looked like Microsoft material. There was even audio telling me to call this number: 844 276 1709. I called that number and said "how do I know you really are Microsoft?" He gave me this number to call; 800 642 7676, which I believe is a real Microsoft help number. The person I called did not ask for any information. But whoever did the hack took control of my computer.


I called the Microsoft number , but you cannot speak to a real person. The system sends you a link to the help page, but with no human contact. I gave up. The computer seemed to be back to normal in the morning. I ran a can that came out normal. I don't know if they took information, or it was a ransomware attack where the person at the first number would offer to fix my computer for a fee.


Did anyone else have the attack? Is the 844 number a real Microsoft number? I read something that said the 800 642 7676 number is not a real Microsoft number, but it seems like it is. Is it?

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My Computer hacked how to Report

Hello,

As per the description, I understand that you suspect that your system is hacked. I will certainly help you. However I would suggest you to report Microsoft
Malware Protection Center. You can find answers to common
questions about scams, dealing with spam, and what to do if you've been hacked on this page.

I would suggest you to refer the section
how did my email get hacked? How can I prevent it in the future?"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/portal/mmpc/help/ScamFAQs.aspx

Hope this helps, please let us know the results. Please write us back for any further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Regards

Ravi Kumar

 

Account hacked

My email (live.com) account was hacked.

• To whom do I report?
• Where do I send header information?
• How do I recover my account?

System details:

• Running Windows 10 on an HP all-in-one computer
• Office 365

Thanks for your help.

 

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I guess the next logical step would be to report on the performance you can get with SLI in Linux. That'd be my suggestion anyway.