Awareness detail
Forgotten Logout
Leaving accounts open on shared devices gives the next user access to private messages and files.
Campus example
After printing an assignment in the lab, a student leaves email open and someone sends messages from the account.
Warning signs
- Shared computer use
- Remember-me prompts
- Open tabs with logged-in sessions
- No lock screen or guest profile
Safe action checklist
- Sign out from every tab
- Clear browser history on public devices
- Never save passwords
- Use incognito only as a temporary layer