Frequently Asked Question
Compromised Account / Hacked Account
Category: HUB & Portal Access (Public)
Type: Incident
Immediate Actions:
1. Stop using the affected account immediately.
2. If you are signed in to HUB, Outlook, Teams, or another Lake Land system, sign out.
3. Observe:
- If you noticed unexpected sign-in prompts, sent emails, or account changes you did not make → continue
- If you cannot safely access the account → continue
4. Contact the Help Desk immediately and report a suspected compromised account.
Containment:
1. Do not approve unexpected Microsoft Authenticator prompts.
2. Do not respond to suspicious emails, links, or password reset messages.
3. Save screenshots or details of suspicious activity if available.
Escalate:
- Always escalate immediately
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