Windows 10: Microsoft Email - Access to Account from China

Discus and support Microsoft Email - Access to Account from China in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I got an email from Microsoft this morning for unusual activity -- basically someone accessed my account from China. I logged into live.com (directly)... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by ericnixmd, Aug 16, 2017.

  1. ERICNIXMD
    ericnixmd Win User

    Microsoft Email - Access to Account from China


    I got an email from Microsoft this morning for unusual activity -- basically someone accessed my account from China. I logged into live.com (directly) and noticed the activity in my log. So the email was legit. I changed my password.

    Is there anything else that I should do to insure nobody has access to anything? I have OneDrive set up, but have never used it. Some of my OneNotes are online, but they aren't security sensitive. I mainly have the account for my Office 365 subscription.

    They didn't add any info to security contacts (email/telephone) to authorize changing passwords, and my password wasn't changed. My credit card info is stored, but only the last 4 digits are visible. My address is online. The email I use (iCloud) uses a different password with two-factor authentication enabled.

    :)
     
    ericnixmd, Aug 16, 2017
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  2. DEANLL
    Deanll Win User

    Definition of "Unusual Activity Detected"

    To start off, this isn't about a phishing scam

    Within my actual Microsoft Account page under Recent Activity, it states that yesterday there was "Unusual Activity Detected" from China...

    Obviously I don't live in China so i've changed all my passwords as best as i can.

    My question is, does this mean that they have accessed my account or does it mean they merely attempted and failed ?

    Thank you very much Microsoft Email - Access to Account from China :)
     
    Deanll, Aug 16, 2017
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  3. SHEENA M.
    Sheena M. Win User
    Why can't I access my microsoft account from my China Mobile in China?

    Hi HamishNeale,



    Thank you for posting on the forum.



    Please read the following article for troubleshooting steps if you are not able to add your Microsoft Account to your phone:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2784236



    Hope this helps.



    Kind Regards,
     
    Sheena M., Aug 16, 2017
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  4. CALEDON KEN
    Caledon Ken Win User

    Microsoft Email - Access to Account from China

    Hi ericnixmd.

    Last sentence hit it on the nail. Turn on Two factor in Outlook.com mail. It will not nag you on your daily drive computer.

    If you are accessing email through an app on a phone you will need an app password, yes its long and painful, but entered once and done.

    Once turned on, at least in Outlook, you can use text messages for codes or install Google Authenticator app on phone / tablet to get codes. Both have there place.


    Ken
     
    Caledon Ken, Aug 17, 2017
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