Microsoft prevents automatic logout with new update

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Starting in February, users will remain automatically logged into their Microsoft accounts.

Microsoft is going to make some changes to the way people sign in to Microsoft accounts, The Verge knows. Starting in February, users will remain automatically signed in to their accounts.

Risky

The change is something users should be aware of, because it carries some risks. On a public computer, for example, users should remember to effectively log themselves off. To reduce that risk, it is best for users to surf incognito. Currently, users are always asked if they want to stay logged in. If it should be forgotten anyway, Microsoft has provided the option to log out of the account on all browsers and apps where it is used.

Microsoft has been taking a closer look at the login process for some time. Recently, the tech giant announced that it is offering passkey support. This is a more secure option than traditional passwords or multi factor authentication, which is embraced by many large tech companies. For now, however, the option is not yet popular with the masses. This is due to the tangle of ecosystems from the likes of Google and Microsoft. Each company tries to incorporate passkeys into its ecosystem, but that makes it very confusing for the end user.