Authentication system detecting false login attempts

4.5

You receive notifications about login attempts that you did not initiate.

Symptoms
  • "Was this you?" emails
  • MFA codes arriving randomly
  • Account lock warnings
Possible Causes
  • Password leak
  • Brute force attack
  • Credential stuffing

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Change Password Immediately

Create a new, complex password that you don't use anywhere else.

2

Check HaveIBeenPwned

See if your email was part of a recent data breach.

3

Enable 2FA

Add a second layer of security so a leaked password isn't enough to get in.

When to See a Technician

If you get an MFA code you didn't request, someone has your password. Change it now.

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