Nuked xbox live accounts?

[BOP]

So anyway, I'm playing Dead Space 3, when I went online to check out downloads for the game. Seems as though my account was nuked without my knowing about it. I tried to gain access, but forgot my password. So, I started jumping through hoops to have them reset said password. I skipped it, though, when they were asking about folders I'd saved last, email I'd sent, and all kinds of crap that I don't feel are any of their damn business. Finally figured out that my account probably more than likely no longer exists, and created a new one.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

[GURPS (Premo)]

is your box modded ?

[BOP]

Since I don't know what that means, I'm going with "no" as the answer. I bought it new, and have never done anything to it. Other than plug it in and play it.

[GURPS (Premo)]

ah ok ....


well unless someone acquired your account information, I would think the ban is bogus and challenge it


I also saw thing about 'modded' controllers


Student arrested for 'modding' Xbox consoles – SciTechBlog - CNN.com Blogs

and

Microsoft banning Xbox 360 consoles again - AfterDawn

Microsoft has confirmed that they are once again banning users of modified consoles from Xbox Live.
Quoting the Xbox team, I’ve gotten a few messages and seen some forum threads pop up on console bannings so I thought I’d post and let folks know what’s up. In our our continued effort to keep gameplay safe and secure for our community of more than 14 million members, Microsoft has taken action against a small percentage of Xbox 360 consoles that have been illegally modified in order to play pirated games. You should know that modifying your Xbox 360 console is also a violation of the Xbox LIVE terms of use, will void your warranty and result in a ban from Xbox LIVE. The health of the video game business depends on customers paying for the genuine products and services they receive, both from manufacturers and the local companies that support them. We will continue to employ and bolster anti-piracy security measures to counter piracy in the gaming industry and improve security in the Xbox LIVE community.

You can read more about the bannings here at the AfterDawn discussion forums: Xbox 360 November bannings
More info here