Question Random Account Connected to my Microsoft account! Is this normal?

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Xeno1234

Xeno1234

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Within my Outlook account I see this:

I only have 1 Microsoft account and it appears there’s two entries here. One with my actual outlook email and one with a random one. If I click sign in on the other one nothing happens. Is this something to be concerned about? Could a hacker be manipulating my email accounts?
 

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It could be a cause for concern as it might be a sign of a compromised account. It's recommended to change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication for added security. Also, contact Microsoft support to report this issue.
 
Xeno1234 said:
Within my Outlook account I see this:

I only have 1 Microsoft account and it appears there’s two entries here. One with my actual outlook email and one with a random one. If I click sign in on the other one nothing happens. Is this something to be concerned about? Could a hacker be manipulating my email accounts?
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There was an Australian that used to be around this forum many years ago, and he had a rather unique method for issues like this that involved making sure it was eradicated from the hard drive. He would need if I recall, a ax, shovel, can of gas and a lighter and what appeared to be a long stroll out into the desert in the outback.

All jokes aside, I would contact Microsoft as what you are seeing is server side on their end, get support to help you clear it up.
 
Practical Response said:
There was an Australian that used to be around this forum many years ago, and he had a rather unique method for issues like this that involved making sure it was eradicated from the hard drive. He would need if I recall, a ax, shovel, can of gas and a lighter and what appeared to be a long stroll out into the desert in the outback.

All jokes aside, I would contact Microsoft as what you are seeing is server side on their end, get support to help you clear it up.
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So it’s all safe? No one spying on my email or anything?
 
Xeno1234 said:
So it’s all safe? No one spying on my email or anything?
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You are taking it pretty calmly, I would have already changed my password, 2FA, backup code, log out of all devices.
Code: 
https://account.live.com/proofs/manage/additional
Removed all 3rd party logins:
Code: 
https://account.live.com/names/manage
Removed all apps, I do not recognize:
Code: 
https://account.microsoft.com/privacy/app-access
 
TairikuOkami said:
You are taking it pretty calmly, I would have already changed my password, 2FA, backup code, log out of all devices.
Code: 
https://account.live.com/proofs/manage/additional
Removed all 3rd party logins:
Code: 
https://account.live.com/names/manage
Removed all apps, I do not recognize:
Code: 
https://account.microsoft.com/privacy/app-access
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I can’t tell if you are being sarcastic like someone earlier, or if this is geniuine advice.

I’ve already secured the account.
 
Practical Response said:
There was an Australian that used to be around this forum many years ago, and he had a rather unique method for issues like this that involved making sure it was eradicated from the hard drive. He would need if I recall, a ax, shovel, can of gas and a lighter and what appeared to be a long stroll out into the desert in the outback.
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The venerable @frogboy. May he rest in peace!
 
I saw YouTube connected to my Microsoft account - is that even possible since you can’t sign in with it? I removed the connection but it said last used 3 years ago.
 

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