When you visit a website, do you often see a notification about cookies appearing? Usually, this access will direct the user to select “agree” or “agree” to access the website.

Even though this cookie problem seems trivial and simple, it cannot be ignored. In addition, a warning was issued regarding the use of cookies on certain websites.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are files in the form of small pieces of data that are stored in the user's web browser in the form of preferences and frequency of use of certain web pages when the user browses the website.

Cookies can also store information such as email address, name, and business or residential address. If you enter this information sharing on the website, it will be recorded.

However, you must understand that cookies and cache are different. Where the cache will only store data online to speed up browser and application access. Meanwhile, cookies will store information about your activities on the website so that it can adapt its content to your preferences.

Are Cookies Dangerous?

Basically, cookies are not dangerous. Its presence will also not infect your device with viruses. However, because the purpose and function of cookies is to store your various data, you must be careful because they can be used for malicious purposes.

When using an application or visiting a website that asks for permission to use cookies, you must be able to read in detail the information that will be stored in the cookie. However, there are now a number of websites that allow us to choose which information can be recorded by cookies.

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