If I access Hotmail on a computer other than my own, will my messages be secure or could someone else gain access to them? James Hunter
You cannot trust the security of any computer you do not personally control, and even the ones you do control are a risk! There are plenty of ways for the PC's owner to log every keystroke you enter, without you being aware of it, and even innocent desktop search tools can record emails. You can minimise the risk by only dealing with people you trust, by using a secure connection, by emptying the cache (Temporary Internet Files) and closing all browser windows, and so on. If security is critical, try running your own browser from a USB thumbdrive. The StealthSurfer II Privacy Stick (www.stealthsurfer.biz/) is designed for the purpose.
