Windows 10: Hacking

I have just received a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft and taking me through a procedure advising me that Microsoft has received warnings that my computer is infected and asking to have control of the computer. He asked me several times what I use the computer for.


Is this from Microsoft or a Scam?


Euan

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Email Hacked

Hello Greg

thank you for your response and the great information you provided.

I use two step authentication for my email account and all important web sites. I also use the full version of Malwarebytes to protect my computer.

But I will do the scans you suggested AdwCleaner and Limewire.com and let you know the results.

I am worried though that the webcam installed on my laptop could have been hacked. I never use it and forgot about it, so never disabled it.

Any suggestions as to find if it was actually hacked?

thank you

mike

 

77000 Steam accounts hacked every month

Ironically I've had the same crappy password since I made my Steam when HL2 came out and never been hacked, but I've had my Origin account jacked twice with a much more complicated password. 2 step on Origin fixed this problem, but just thought it was kind of funny. I went with 2 step on Steam to be safe too.

 

My laptop is remotely hacked

Hi there,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In line with your concern, please help me with following question:

• Are you using the Local account or Microsoft account on the computer?

Try to perform the below steps:

• Scan the system with the
  Microsoft Safety Scanner.
• Turn ON the Windows Updates and get all the required Updates to install.

Update Windows 10

Refer this link if facing any issues with the Windows Updates:

Windows 10 Updates: FAQ



You may follow the steps in the below link to protect your PC from Viruses and Hacking:

Protect my PC from viruses and Hackers



Hope it helps.



Rohit Raina

Microsoft Community - Moderator