Microsoft is changing the way you sign in - and it could be a security nightmare

Starting next month, if you don't want the browser to remember your Microsoft login credentials, you'll have to manually log out or open the page in private browsing mode. Here's why.

Those of you who use a Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft websites should be aware of an upcoming change that could put your security at risk. In a recent update to a support page on using a Microsoft account, the company signaled a new sign-in process.

"The web browser sign-in experience is changing when you sign in to any product or service using your Microsoft account," Microsoft said on the page. "Starting February 2025, you will stay signed in automatically unless you sign out or use private browsing."

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When you currently log in to a supported page with your Microsoft account ...