Why are web browser cookies considered dangerous?
Why are web browser cookies considered dangerous?
Web browser cookies are considered dangerous primarily because they support identification and tracking of users. This ability to track user activities across different websites can lead to major privacy concerns and potential misuse of personal information by third parties. Cookies themselves do not contain or execute viruses or malware, do not consume significant amounts of storage, and do not necessarily lose critical data when deleted.
Thuty07 is wrong. Cookies dont have viruses/malware. Maybe a virus/malware can be disguised as one but that is outside the scope of the question. Cookies are considered dangerous due to their being used to identify and track users. A.
Answer is A
A is the answer
A is the correct
A. Cookies support identification and tracking of users.
E. Cookies can contain and execute viruses and malware. While web browser cookies themselves are not inherently dangerous, they can pose some security and privacy risks if they are misused or compromised. Option E highlights a potential danger associated with cookies. Cookies can carry various types of data, including user preferences and session information. However, they cannot contain or execute viruses or malware on their own. Other options (A, B, C, D) also touch on various aspects of cookies, such as tracking, privacy concerns, and data storage, but they do not accurately describe cookies as being dangerous due to viruses and malware.