http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/12/09/microsoft-beefs-account-security-recent-activity-recovery-codes-better-notification-controls/ [thenextweb.com]

Microsoft beefs up account security with recent activity, recovery codes, and better notification controls

Microsoft today announced security improvements to Microsoft accounts, including a recent activity feature, recovery codes, and more control over notifications. The new features, which the company says were added based on users’ feedback, are rolling out “over the next couple of days.”