Why Your App Needs a Short Session Timeout and Google, Facebook, and Twitter Do Not
Have you noticed that Google, Facebook, and Twitter keep you logged in for a very long time? Unlike your bank, they don't automatically log you out after a period of inactivity. How can they get away with this, and why do your web applications likely still need short session timeouts? Google, Facebo
Jun 6, 2017 ... Have you noticed that Google, Facebook, and Twitter keep you ... Unlike your bank, they don't automatically log you out after a period of inactivity. ... you realize you forgot to logout of Facebook from your friend's computer, and ...