I did not request a one time code, at least not in the last few days. Yet the sender address seems legit xxxxx. microsoft .com
Is this a legit MFA message?
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I did not request a one time code, at least not in the last few days. Yet the sender address seems legit xxxxx. microsoft .com
If you didn't request it, I wouldn't try to use it. You might consider going into your microsoft account to determine if anyone else is trying to spoof you.
I don't talk to Microsoft, but usually these codes have a time expiration (30 Mins or less). This one implies it is good for a long time??
I don't talk to Microsoft, but usually these codes have a time expiration (30 Mins or less). This one implies it is good for a long time??
The email itself appears valid:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...unt-team-685fd302-f52f-1a9f-cc13-065dec46fe25
Most likely someone attempted to login with your credentials, which thanks to 2FA sent the code. Without that code, they can't successfully sign in.
You can delete the email, nothing "bad" has happened. If you are feeling extra inspired, you can login with your credentials and change your password. Its also a good time to verify all your account info is correct.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...unt-team-685fd302-f52f-1a9f-cc13-065dec46fe25
Most likely someone attempted to login with your credentials, which thanks to 2FA sent the code. Without that code, they can't successfully sign in.
You can delete the email, nothing "bad" has happened. If you are feeling extra inspired, you can login with your credentials and change your password. Its also a good time to verify all your account info is correct.
It's nothing to worry about. Someone may have tried to login with your email address (this can be completely random too and not someone "targeting" you) but you have 2FA turned on, so it worked exactly like it's supposed to. If you want, and this really isn't necessary, you can change your password. I'd strongly suggest using your browser's option to generate a secure password and let it save it 'cause no one can memorize these passwords anyway !
do you know how to download the headers of the email? you can paste that into a chatbot and ask about the email's legitimacy
also: CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD RIGHT NOW
edit: also, if you use that same password anywhere else, you should change it there immediately also, hopefully not your bank info
also: CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD RIGHT NOW
edit: also, if you use that same password anywhere else, you should change it there immediately also, hopefully not your bank info
Well something funny is happening I also got one of these about two days again that I had no clue why I should have gotten. Deleted it.
My first and best guess is that someone correctly has your username and password. 2FA is saving the day, here.
So I got the same email so I checked. The code is an alternative login to the password. So I can put in [email protected] and have it send you a login code without having to enter in a password.
Seems like a blanket attempt but still a good idea to login to MS directly and check the recent logins from there.
Seems like a blanket attempt but still a good idea to login to MS directly and check the recent logins from there.
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