Windows 10: "Security Info Replacement" Email - Scam or legit?

Discus and support "Security Info Replacement" Email - Scam or legit? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Perusing the threads, have found some mentions of this dating back several years - but no definitive answer. Received an email this morning stating... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by WHXV15, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. WHXV15
    WHXV15 Win User

    "Security Info Replacement" Email - Scam or legit?


    Perusing the threads, have found some mentions of this dating back several years - but no definitive answer.



    Received an email this morning stating from "Microsoft account team" *** Email address is removed for privacy ***


    Email stated that someone "started a process to replace all security info for the Microsoft account f******" , i.e. loosely indicating my account.


    The email then proceeded to provide three separate links to confirm it was me, click if it wasn't me, or click to remove the email from the account. I didn't identify or follow any of the links out of caution.



    Looks very phish-y, no official logos, etc. Logged into my account today and saw no log-in activity beyond my own, and changed my password for good measure. Just wanted to check if there happens to be any type of validity to these type of communications, as generally things like this don't breach my email's spam filters.



    Thanks in advance for any help.

    :)
     
    WHXV15, Jan 20, 2020
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jan 20, 2020
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  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Jan 20, 2020
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  4. PAULARBOUR
    PaulArbour Win User

    "Security Info Replacement" Email - Scam or legit?

    How is it possible to replace ALL of the security info for a Microsoft account?

    The email came from that address, so I don't expect there to be a web server at the other end.

    Regardless, nothing in the email suggests it would be a scam. The actual links go directly to proper servers

    Sign in to your Microsoft account

    I'm curious how one goes about replacing all the security information on my account.

    Clearly this is something that can be done, but I can't even figure out how to get a hold of the Microsoft security team.

    I've got 2FA, and all of my info is up to date properly on live.com/microsoft.com, so I'm going to assume I'm okay.
     
    PaulArbour, Jan 20, 2020
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