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They rarely come from a direct hack of Microsoft servers. Instead, they are aggregated from third-party data breaches where users reused their Hotmail passwords.

Hackers call these text files "combo lists." They are the fuel for a cyberattack known as credential stuffing [2, 3].

If you used the same password for your Hotmail account and the breached website, hackers can easily break into your accounts. How to Check if Your Email Is in a Leak

Create a strong, unique password. Do not reuse it on any other website. A strong password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. 2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Are you checking because you received a from Microsoft? Do you use the same password across multiple websites?

A random website (like a gaming forum or shopping site) suffers a data breach.