Has Xbox Been Hacked?

A security flaw on Xbox.com has allegedly been discovered by one victim, who learned that indefinite password attempts allows a hacker to force his way into any Gamertag they like, just by learning the corresponding email address (which Microsoft itself makes easy) and assaulting the site with a password generator.

Has Xbox ever been hacked?

Microsoft's computer network was compromised repeatedly by the Xbox Underground between 2011 and 2013. According to a 65-page indictment, the hackers spent "hundreds of hours" searching through Microsoft's network copying log-in credentials, source code, technical specifications and other data.

What happens if your Xbox is hacked?

You can recover your account, even if a hacker has changed the password. If you previously connected your account with an additional email address and/or a phone number, we'll send your new password there. ... You don't need to know the current password to reset it.