I had a hotmail e-mail account. It was hacked and spam was sent to all my contacts. It was a request to buy something and it was signed with my name. Several people asked me why I would send out such junk. I was very embarrassed!
I increased my security, changed my password and added my own e-mail address to my contacts. That way I would know if it happened again.
It did happen again. So I deleted all my contacts and opened up a new g-mail account. I know others who have had problems with hotmail.
Just my experience.
Elise