For some protection from this threat, you can make your Hotmail sessions expire automatically if you forget to sign out manually. You will automatically be signed out a certain configurable time after you log in.
Make Hotmail Sessions Expire Automatically
To make Hotmail lot you out automatically:
- Follow the Options link.
- Go to the Personal section.
- Click on Session Expiration.
- Select the desired time. For maximum security, choose 2 Hours.
- Click OK.
