Apple ID reset accepted but not working

My administrator password for my iMac has stopped working. I am locked out. During log in a pop up appeared saying I can reset the password
via my Apple ID.
I tried but my Apple ID didnt work either.
Using my PC laptop I managed to reset Apple ID and have received confirmation from Apple Customer |Support that this has been done.
Back to my iMac which I have restarted and have the log in screen.
Unfortunately my new Apple ID still will not work and therefore I am unable to use to help in resetting my password to get into my iMac.
I have used my sign in password since I bought the iMac a couple of years ago. All OK until today. Bit of a mystery-hope someone can help.
Many thanks
PS-I can access my iMac using guest user but wd need to transfer all my data accross somehow??

Seems like it may be related to Apple's recent hack:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/apples-developer-website-hac ked-taken-offline/article13338828/
This is a big issue. I have also been receiving these reset emails today (3). Since it is not coming from my regular email address or my alternate email address it means that somebody had already access to my account and is trying to reset my password because he/she doesn't have the answers to my security questions and thus can send a reset email to a third (!!!) email address that he/she would not see at any other place.
DO SOMETHING APPLE.

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