Windows 10: Unauthorized account and connected device

Discus and support Unauthorized account and connected device in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I just discovered while troubleshooting computer problems today that a Microsoft account was created for *** Email address is removed for privacy ***... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JennieJohnson3, Sep 9, 2018.

  1. Unauthorized account and connected device


    I just discovered while troubleshooting computer problems today that a Microsoft account was created for *** Email address is removed for privacy *** and one (or all) of my devices are connected to this account. I changed the password for the account, logged in, set up two step authentication then tried to find out the devices connected to the account (see below screenshot). While the portal indicates at least one device is connected, it did not link to the device so I could see which one(s). I need the *** Email address is removed for privacy *** Microsoft account canceled but not until any devices connected to this account are disconnected. This is a critical security issue. What should I do.

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    JennieJohnson3, Sep 9, 2018
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  2. newtekie1 Win User

    Unauthorized Emails from my account?

    It is more than likely that your email account was hacked, either by a virus sniffing your password, or just simply hacked.

    Either way, change your password on your email account. Unfortunately the damage by already be done. They already have your contact list and your email address associated with that contact list. There is nothing stopping them from sending out emails using their own SMTP servers to everyone on your contact list and claiming the emails are from your email address. They don't actually have to have access to your yahoo account or even any yahoo server to send emails to people that come from your address.
     
    newtekie1, Sep 9, 2018
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  3. Vesao Win User
    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Sep 9, 2018
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  4. MT Alex Win User

    Unauthorized account and connected device

    Unauthorized Emails from my account?

    Embarrassingly, everyone on my email list received spam originating from my account, which is Yahoo based. A scan with MSE found two trojans, a Java/Rowindal.A and a Downloader:Java/OpenStream.W.

    Are these the source of my unwanted email traffic? Would someone opening this email be infected with the same problems? Could there be more dangerous underlying threats.

    Hell, I have quite a few high dollar clients in my list. I always treat people's addresses like they were unlisted numbers, and don't send frivolous "Hey how are ya" junk. This is mortifying.*Eek! Unauthorized account and connected device :eek:
     
    MT Alex, Sep 9, 2018
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