Online Browser Cookies Top Facts – See Example of an Internet Cookie

Following are the core facts about browser cookies which everyone should know. Watch video to see a real example of an internet cookies stored by browser.

Cookies are text based, small blocks of data, generated by servers of websites and it is stored in the device of a user.

Some cookies are stored temporarily for a session and some cookies are stored for a longer period – up to years.

• Some are essential cookies (such as login authentication cookies) for a desired functionality and working of a webpage, while some cookies (third-party tracking cookies) are unnecessary for user but useful for the advertising website for monitoring user activity (such as websites visited, buttons clicked) on the device. Some browsers (i.e. Chrome) automatically block third party cookies but only when you browse websites in incognito or private mode. Cookies used for analytics cannot be considered essential cookies.

• Though cookies themselves generally pose no harm to your device with viruses or malware, however, attackers may intercept cookies for stealing user information, especially from unencrypted transmission of cookies.

• Cookies must be secured. Secure (SSL) websites, servers, DNS hosts, ISPs, browsers and data encryption – all play vital role in secure transmission of cookies.

• The browsing history (recorded through cookies) of a user is not usually stored on the device of user – rather it is stored on a remote website server.

More Resources

Following resources might be helpful for you.

• Online Security Tips and Internet Data Safety – Steps to Guard Yourself.

• Are Third-Party Cookies Harmful? Expert Opinion

• Should you Allow or Block Browser Cookies?

• Google Chrome Cookies Settings.

• Google Chrome Privacy and Security Settings.

• Microsoft Edge Cookies Settings | Pro Guide and Tips

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