Hack attempt? I is there a way I can tell what is happening?

If someone tried to access my account to try a bunch of passwords, or possibly changing the password:

(1) is there a way I can tell what is happening and

2) trace to their computer or this person?

(3) I see which passwords they were trying?

Thank you!

Why do you think that what is happening?  Do you receive messages or anything like that?  You see in your accounts of e-mail or online activity that does not belong to you?

Here is how to monitor events of access (even if she does not allow her back or see which passwords they used):http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Monitor-attempts-to-access-and-change-settings-on-your-computer.

If you determiine attempts were made, contact your ISP, and they may be able to trace the location (although you may need the police involved to get them to do).

I don't know any way to identify the passwords they were trying (unless the ISP can provide this information).

You must also report it to the authorities (the police) so they can try to track down those criminals who cause damage even more before all is said and done.

You can also report it to the internet crime complaint center if necessary

http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

Here's a suggestion on what to do next (even if it has not produced specifically for you-there is a risk of what happens):http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/bank/PhishingVictim.mspx

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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