Windows 10: Unusual activity security query - I selected the wrong answer and can't change it in the app

Discus and support Unusual activity security query - I selected the wrong answer and can't change it in the app in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Somebody has been trying to crack my password and I accidentally selected that a login from the USA was me. I have changed my password, but can't find... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Philippa Isherwood, Jul 30, 2024.

  1. Unusual activity security query - I selected the wrong answer and can't change it in the app


    Somebody has been trying to crack my password and I accidentally selected that a login from the USA was me. I have changed my password, but can't find any other way of changing my selection, so the USA login has been marked as successful.Please advise.

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    Philippa Isherwood, Jul 30, 2024
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  2. Definition of "Unusual Activity Detected"

    Hello,

    I recently received an email notification that "Unusual sign-in activity was detected."

    I reviewed the Recent activity page and under the column labeled "Session Type"> "Sesson activity" it was listed with "Unusual activity detected"

    Does this mean that they were successful in signing into my account or were they blocked by a security code or question?

    I know there is another question posted with this same subject title, however, they did not get a helpful answer, so I am reposting.

    Thanks for the assistance!
     
    GrosserKke, Jul 30, 2024
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  3. Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity

    Thank you for the reply. I have answered your questions in bold.

    But I still fail to see why any of the questions/measures apply to my situation when Microsoft's "Review recent activity" log shows no "unusual sign-in activity" whatsoever. There are approximately 20 sessions showing on my activity log currently, and everyone
    single one of them shows them to be: my computer, my IP address, my location, my operating system, my browser; all at times of the day when I was on my computer...

    So unless Microsoft's "Review recent activity" page is inaccurate, where on earth is the "unusual sign-in activity" and why am I getting daily emails alerting me to something, that according to Microsoft's "recent activity" log, does not exist?

    Thanks for your continued help/efforts,

    SR

    03/03/17: Update: and, FTR, I got the email again last night, 8 days in a row now. And once again, there is no "unusual sign-in activity" showing in my "recent activity" whatsoever.

     
    Stever-eno, Jul 30, 2024
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  4. Unusual activity security query - I selected the wrong answer and can't change it in the app

    Two-Part Query (Calendar & Security)

    We suggest keeping your Windows Defender working at all times. In addition, you can use a third party Security Software to re-enforce your security.

    About the Calendar app, you can follow the steps below to check for any app updates:

    • In Start menu button, select the Store tile to open that app.
    • Click your account profile image at the top of the Store window.
    • Then click the Downloads and Updates option on that menu.
    • A window will open that includes a Check for updates button. Press that button to check for Windows app updates.
    • If any updates are found, a total number will appear beside the user profile image along with a list of apps to update. Select to install any updates for the Mail and Calendar app.

    Let us know if that worked out for you.
     
    Michelle Vil, Jul 30, 2024
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