APPLICATION LAYER
CLIENT SERVER APPLICATIONS
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Storage of Web site passwords. + Web sites to track browsing habits.
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Higher security Web site protections. + Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cookies by themselves do not pose security risks, however, they can be used by cybercriminals to impersonate the user, collect financial data, access their accounts or to steal passwords that are stored in the browser. These can spread malware and induce you to visit dangerous websites.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cookies are most commonly used to track website activity. When you visit some sites, the server gives you a cookie that acts as your identification card. Upon each return visit to that site, your browser passes that cookie back to the server.
Detailed explanation-3: -Storing personal information and tracking user behavior While cookies by themselves cannot dig or research your information or search your computer, they do store personal information in at least two ways-form information and ad tracking.