I get a request to (maybe) MS to find out where to send a security code on my hotmail account. The choices are my phone (not smartphone) or comcast email. Is - is this legitimate?

I get a message that looks like it's from Microsoft on my Hotmail account. I am connected, but I can't yet see one of my mail until I answer the email from MS asking where to send a security code (if I need one).

The choices are my home (landline) phone or my other email which is with Comcast.net account.

I was finally able to access my mail after by checking a box saying to remember in 6 days. Was it really from MS? What is phishing?

It's really true.  This security feature is that many companies use now, including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter and many banks.

Basically, it protects you by making sure no one can access your account unless they have two things:

  1. Something you know (your password)

    and

  2. Something you have (your phone or to another e-mail account)

Even if someone were able to guess or steal your password, they couldn't always access your account.

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