Microsoft’s change causes many security problems.
In the future, users will have to manually sign out from the Microsoft account. Adobe Stock / AOP
In February, Microsoft will introduce a significant change in the account authentication system. With the new system, users remain logged in until they decide to sign out.
Currently, when you log in to Microsoft account via your browser, the user appears in front of the user Stay logged in –alternative. After the upgrade, the menu will be completely removed and the user always remains automatically logged in.
At first, the change may seem small, but it may have serious consequences on public or shared computers. In fact, users will have to sign out manually whenever they stop using the services. Otherwise, the next computer user would easily access the Microsoft account.
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However, for example, the problem can be ignored by using private browsing mode on shared computers. With the help of a private browsing mode, all data during the session will be removed when the browser is closed.
Microsoft also recommends using private space on shared computers. However, the best way to avoid problems is avoiding logging in non -personal computers.
The company also offers on one’s support site The option is logged out everywhere. Microsoft points out that it can take up to 24 hours to check out. Thus, the abusers may have a 24-hour window to do anything on the user’s Microsoft account.