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Comment from Shadmin on 2009-11-01

2009-11-02T01:57:22Z

If your changing passwords and they're still getting hacked then you probably have a Trojan or keylogger infecting your computer which is sending your new password info to the hacker? So you should definitely get a good AV program or several as Leo has suggested in another article and do a complete scan of your computer before you change anymore passwords! Then make sure the passwords you are using are not systematic where someone who knows you or a hacker can easily guess them? Alphanumeric passwords using different cases is one way of creating a stronger password. If you are receiving threats then you definitely should contact the authorities otherwise this type of behavior will just continue to propagate. Some of these hackers are not just garden variety guys sitting in their garage bored, but are international criminals who use compromised computers and email accounts for nefarious activities like scams and DoS attacks. Anyway hopefully you get your email account issues fixed! Happy Computing! :)

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Comment from Jessica on 2009-10-13

2009-10-14T03:43:12Z

Please help me! I have recently had my email hacked (literally 20 minutes ago). I have changed my password numerous times and it still isn't helping to fend off that hacker! I'm nervous, I don't know what to do! The computer I use is a shared computer between family, I'm scared that their emails and other accounts have been hacked. Should I phone the police or should I contact my internet provider? If I do contact them, how would they help me? Thanks!

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Comment from jean on 2009-10-11

2009-10-11T22:21:57Z

someone did steal my my account.........and they r sending messages....rude messages.....so i told all my friends about this to let them know it isnt me!!!

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Comment from joyce on 2009-10-07

2009-10-08T02:08:15Z

does msn ever respond or help ppl whose email has been hacked??? im mean some people use their email for business , professor have their students work and info you know...i really need my account back and fear they will hack into more of my account since the passwords were sent to my old email (the one that was just hacked!) email me at citytwin89@hotmail.com if anyone has sugesstions

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Comment from Cindy on 2009-09-11

2009-09-11T17:36:23Z

Someone has hacked into my email. Not only that, they have hacked over 7 sites, deleted 4, and now are stalking me. They have been threatening me, but I really don't know what to do. What can I do?

Contact the authorities.

13-Sep-2009

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Comment from jessica on 2009-08-25

2009-08-25T19:19:21Z

i tried to sign in and i was told that my windows live hotmail account is temporary not avilable. what can i do?

Wait, and try again later.

26-Aug-2009

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Comment from rev. nino on 2009-07-27

2009-07-28T06:42:32Z

i had an occasion where whenever i sent e mail, i never recd. answered. I found out that a hacker had reset my return to address in hotmail. i tried to contact gmail to tell them about this crud, but getting word through to him is like getting to meet with the president.t ciure, check the return to address and make it as it sshould be.

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Comment from Rob Paulno on 2009-06-16

2009-06-17T02:28:10Z

My hotmail account has been compromised! It appears that the person that hacked into my email account created an alternate email address. when I request that the new password be sent to an alternate email address I cannot enter in the new email address that I want the new password to go to.
Hotmail is a joke

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-22

2004-11-22T19:55:41Z

IMPORTANT - Please Read: Since so many people seem intent on asking: I cannot and will not change your password for you. I cannot and will not email you your password. It's simply not possible, and even if it were, it would not be ethical for me to do so. Requests to do so will simply be ignored. Sorry.

I'm closing comments on this article because people don't seem to get that even though it's stated very clearly in the article as well.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-14

2004-10-14T17:00:20Z

To the best of my knowledge, you cannot. The steps outlined in the article are the only options I'm aware of.

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Comment from garry on 2004-10-14

2004-10-14T16:50:13Z

someone has hacked my yahoo account which was [Email Address Removed] and although i can correctly inout my personal details it keeps saying my scret question answer is wrong which indicates thats been changed how can i get pass that please

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-13

2004-09-13T18:25:35Z

Contact MSN Customer Service.

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Comment from Vikki on 2004-09-13

2004-09-13T18:22:08Z

hi i have recently had my msn account hacked into and my password and my secret question answer changed does anyone know how i can get my account back?????

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-12

2004-07-12T15:32:50Z

That's commercially available spyware and will only help capture someone's password in use, it will not *recover a lost password*.

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Comment from info on 2004-07-11

2004-07-12T06:48:56Z

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Comment from beLIEve on 2004-07-10

2004-07-10T18:37:14Z

Heh seems like people just don't read your responses and keep posting to get your help. What a surprise that you can actually tolerate with them ;)

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-05

2004-07-05T22:13:51Z

No, I cannot. I don't have any special access Excite or Hotmail, or any other ISP, I'm afraid :-(. All I can offer are the steps I've outlined in this article.

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Comment from Scott Turner on 2004-07-05

2004-07-05T21:08:30Z

I think I was hacked friday july 2 now I can't open my e-mail from excite. Any chance you can help me out the e-mail I want the password is [Email Address Removed]. I tried to e-mail excite 5 times and only get their automated e-mail service reply.

Thanks,
Scott

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