Suspicious Login Attempt on My Email

Hey everyone,

I received a security alert from my email provider saying there was a login attempt from an unfamiliar location and device. I have two-factor authentication enabled, so I believe the login was blocked — but it still worries me.

I haven’t clicked on any shady links lately, and my passwords are fairly strong, but now I’m wondering:

Should I change my password immediately even if the login was unsuccessful?

Could this mean my device is compromised?

Are there any tools or steps I should take to ensure nothing malicious is running on my system?

Cybersecurity & Privacy

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Betty

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July 23, 2025 at 3:38 am

Hey, good that you’ve got 2FA on — that definitely saved you here. Even though the login was blocked, it’s still a smart move to change your password right away, just in case your credentials were leaked somewhere.

Also, it doesn’t always mean your device is compromised — sometimes, attackers just try credential stuffing using leaked info from data breaches. But to be safe:

Run a full scan with Windows Defender or something like Malwarebytes.
Check for strange startup items or unknown apps in Task Manager.
Visit haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email has been in any breaches.

If you’re using the same password elsewhere, change those too.

Better safe than sorry, and sounds like you already have a good head start on security.

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