{"rewrite":{"id":"r_61bdc477571983fa709c2847","clusterId":"c_a27e2c672d096e22bcbce496","slug":"microsoft-permanently-suspends-hijacked-account-wiping-25-years-of-data","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Microsoft Permanently Suspends Hijacked Account, Wiping 25 Years of Data","summary":"A Dutch content creator's Microsoft account was hijacked and then permanently suspended by Microsoft after he requested support, resulting in the loss of 25 years of data, Xbox game library, and OneDrive files. The incident has sparked discussion about digital ownership and account recovery, especially given a recent Brazilian court case where a user won restoration and compensation.","whyItMatters":"The case shows the fragility of digital ownership when a platform's security policies can result in permanent loss of purchased content and personal data, with legal recourse varying by jurisdiction.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe affected user, Joshua Khane, is a Dutch streamer who broadcasts on Twitch and Kick. His account was hijacked in early July. He filled out a recovery form but received no response within 72 hours. After he contacted Microsoft on X, the company resumed the investigation but then sent an email on July 14 stating the account would be permanently suspended. Microsoft confirmed unauthorized access but said the security information had been changed, and under its terms it cannot restore security settings. As a result, OneDrive files and Xbox game licenses are lost. A similar case in Brazil ended with a court ordering restoration and a $400 payment. Khane has not announced a lawsuit, but the precedent has drawn attention.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"A Dutch streamer's Microsoft account was permanently suspended after a hijacking, wiping 25 years of data and purchased games. Microsoft says it cannot restore security settings. A similar case in Brazil was won in court. #Microsoft #DigitalOwnership","twitterPost":"A Dutch streamer's Microsoft account was permanently suspended after a hijacking, wiping 25 years of data and purchased games. Microsoft says it cannot restore security settings. A similar case in Brazil was won in court.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"A Dutch content creator's Microsoft account was hijacked and then permanently suspended by Microsoft, resulting in the loss of 25 years of data, Xbox games, and OneDrive files. The incident has sparked debate about digital ownership and account recovery, especially after a similar case in Brazil was resolved in court with restoration and compensation.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260715-455045/\",\"title\":\"Report that \\\"Microsoft account used for 25 years permanently suspended, Xbox games and OneDrive data wiped\\\" sparks controversy. Account recovery after hijacking fails.\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4199,"outputTokens":1820,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784100228,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T07:22:18.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-15T07:22:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-15T07:22:18.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_a27e2c672d096e22bcbce496","canonicalTitle":"「25年使ったマイクロソフトアカウントが永久停止され、XBOXのゲームやOneDriveデータが消し飛んだ」との報告が波紋広げる。“アカウント乗っ取り”からの復旧叶わず","representativeArticleId":"a_2de7b561ea33567b2b3ab0b3","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"other\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-15T05:31:23.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-15T05:31:23.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-15T07:22:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260715-455045/","title":"「25年使ったマイクロソフトアカウントが永久停止され、XBOXのゲームやOneDriveデータが消し飛んだ」との報告が波紋広げる。“アカウント乗っ取り”からの復旧叶わず"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"other","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}