Cookies in Cybersecurity

What are Cookies ??

Cookies are tiny data files that websites place on your device.They remember your prefernces,login,details,and shopping cart contents.

The Good

1. Personalization : cookies remember your perference ,making web browser smoother .
2. Convenience: stay logged in on your favorite sites without re=entereing password.
3. Functionality : cookies enables features like online shopping carts.

The Bad

1. Tracking: some cookies can monitor your online behaviour,leading to targeted ads .
2. Privacy Conerns: without proper consent,tracking cookies might infring on user privacy.
3. Pontential Misuse: malicious sites might use cookies to gather personal information .Enable features like online shopping carts.

The Recommendation

1. Regularly clear cookies : this limits long-term tracking.
2. Use incognito/Private mode: this mode doesn’t store cookies after the session ends.
3. Adjust cookies settings: most browsers allow you to choose which cookies to accept.
4. Follow the links below to learn how to disable cookies in your browser:
   Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416
   Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
   Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
5. Steps to clear the cookies that are currently in your browser:
   Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
   Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
   Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac

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