Windows 10: My account was compromised and logged in without sending 2 step code

Nguyen ThanhHung · Apr 30, 2024

I have received an email from MS said that the account got unusual activities and ask me to recover. After recovering my account, I check the activity logs and my account was logged in from Brazil without any codes sent to my email for 2 step authorization.I wonder how it could happen and what was wrong with my account?I have changed my password but since this one was logged in without any step to verify really afraid of it.Thanks.

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Brink · Apr 30, 2024

Google strengthening 2-Step Verification for Google account

What’s changing

Starting on July 7, 2020, we will make phone verification prompts the primary 2-Step Verification (2SV) method for all eligible users, unless they are already using security keys as their 2SV method of choice. This means that if you sign in to your Google account and are also signed in on a smartphone, you will be asked to follow phone prompts to verify the login attempt. This will help increase account security while making it easier to sign in.

This won’t apply if you use a security key to protect your account. You’ll also still be able to use other methods (such as a code received by text) by selecting a different method during the phone prompt verification steps.

Phone prompts verify your sign-in attempt via your smartphone

Who’s impacted

End users

Why it’s important

Phone prompts, also known as “on-device prompts,” are more secure than text or voice codes as a form of 2-Step Verification. They’re also easier to use, as they avoid requiring users to manually enter a code received on another device. By making prompts the primary method for more users, we hope to help them take advantage of the additional security without having to manually change settings—though they can still use other methods of 2-Step Verification if they prefer.

Additional details

How phone prompts work

After you enter your password to sign in to your Google Account, Google sends a "Trying to sign in?" prompt to every eligible mobile device where you’re signed in. This prompt tells you when and where your password was entered, and then asks you to confirm or block the sign-in attempt by simply tapping your mobile device. You can still select a different verification method during sign-in if one is available on your account. You’ll also stop receiving prompts on a phone if you sign out of that phone. Learn more about phone prompts.

Users with security keys are excluded from this change

Users will not have prompts as their primary 2SV method in two situations:

If an organization enforces the “Only security key” 2-Step Verification option for a user, there will be no change and the user will continue to be required to use security keys.

If a user currently has, or at any point in the future adds, a security key on their account, the security key verification will be presented as the primary method.

Additionally, if a user doesn’t have 2-Step Verification turned on, this will not apply.

Getting started

Admins: This feature will be ON by default. Admins can only disable the feature by requiring the use of security keys. Visit the Help Center to learn more about protecting your business with 2-Step Verification.

End users: This feature will be ON by default and can be disabled by the user. Visit the Help Center to learn more about signing in with 2-Step Verification.

Rollout pace

Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 7, 2020

Availability

Available to all G Suite customers and users with personal accounts.

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Source: https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com...e-prompts.html

GSHart · Apr 30, 2024

Two-Step Verification Compromised

My Microsoft account is tied to Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center. Somone changed the password, which changed my password.

VLSC is removing my email from the account, but this is not a real solution. If 10 people have access to a VLSC account, everyone can be compromised.

Why no two-step verification for logging into a desktop or laptop?

3nd · Apr 30, 2024

PayPal's 2-step verification causing me extreme frustrations!

i just turned my 2 step verification off to see what's the fuzz. It worked fine. log into your paypal account - settings - security- 2 step verification - update -and turn it off. then you'll see the 2 options below that you talk about (authenticator app or code ) , ignore it , you already turned off 2 step verification. It says so too , that all you need to log in is your password.

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