Someone else is using your Outlook account? It means your account has been compromised and your all vital details are under lens. Email theft is quite popular nowadays. Your single mistake can lead a road for hackers. Users should be extra protective and alert regarding the security of their data.

In this answer, I will discuss preventive measures to avoid hacking along with recovery procedures of the hacked account.

Now the very first thing that pops up in our mind is how can we prevent our account from being hacked? So do follow the following guidelines and make sure about your account security.

1) Always stick to paid anti-virus for your Windows PC as well as enable secure internet surf option of your anti-virus.

2) Don’t access a blocked website by your anti-virus, visit only safe and secure websites.

3) Try to download from safe and secure websites.

4) Never forget to logout from your account if you access any public place cyber cafe.

5) Avoid downloading any email attachment without proper verification.

6) Don’t have the same password till long, try to change it after certain duration.

7)  Don’t access your vital data while using public internet services.

8) Never save your password which pops up during login with public internet services.

9) Try to have two-way authentication of your account.

10) Don’t perform any payment process on the scammer and insecure websites.

How to recover your hacked Outlook account?

 Change your password

• Login to your account. If you are able to access your account then change your password. This is an easiest option to recoup control again.
• Press the gear icon in the upright corner of the webpage, besides your account name.
• Select “More Mail Settings” from the menu, fourth option right below the color swatches. It will redirect you to the options page.
• In “Manage Your Account” header tap on account details to access the language menu.
• Tap on the “Change Password” tab and this will open the password form.
• Now enter your old and new passwords. Reconfirm your new password and make sure your password should be at least 8 characters and case sensitive.
• Save the password changes.
• Login to your account to verify your changes and credentials.

Follow the above-mentioned guidelines and hope your issue has been resolved.