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Hotmail imposes tracking cookies for logout

Posted on November 12, 2009 by pogowasright.org

Chris Williams reports:

Hotmail users are now unable to log out of their account if the browser they are using does not accept third party cookies.

The move by Microsoft raises security concerns, particularly as PCs on corporate networks and in cybercafes and libraries are often set to reject cookies.

The error screen* that greets users who try to log out tells them they must re-enable third party cookies or close every browser window.

Read more on The Register.

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