Internet Cookies and Confidentiality - Revision history

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	# Bishop, Matt. ''Introduction to Computer Security''. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2006.		# Bishop, Matt. ''Introduction to Computer Security''. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2006.

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	# ''Webopedia'' [Web]. Retrieved December 8, 2007, from http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2002/Cookies.asp		# ''Webopedia'' [Web]. Retrieved December 8, 2007, from http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2002/Cookies.asp
	# Bishop, Matt. ''Introduction to Computer Security''. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2006.		# Bishop, Matt. ''Introduction to Computer Security''. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2006.
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	'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.		'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.

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	'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.		'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.

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	'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.		'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.

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	'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.		'''Internet cookies''' or just '''cookies''' are small text files that are used by web site designers to enhance the browsing experience by enabling quick authentication, storing user preferences, and tailoring sites for individual experience. Although cookies allow for a better browsing experience there is much misguided confusion and concern regarding these cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not programs and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information stored on a user’s computer. However there are some confidentiality and privacy concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.

Schulza at 04:01, 10 December 2007

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	Each site is supposed to have its own cookies, which is why cookies set domain settings so one site should not be able to alter or set cookies for another site. Cross-site cooking vulnerabilities in web browsers allow malicious sites to break this rule. The attacker exploits non-malicious users with vulnerable browsers, instead of attacking the actual site directly. Users are advised to use the more recent versions of web browsers in which such issue is mitigated.		Each site is supposed to have its own cookies, which is why cookies set domain settings so one site should not be able to alter or set cookies for another site. Cross-site cooking vulnerabilities in web browsers allow malicious sites to break this rule. The attacker exploits non-malicious users with vulnerable browsers, instead of attacking the actual site directly. Users are advised to use the more recent versions of web browsers in which such issue is mitigated.

		+	==='''Cross-site Profiling'''===
		+	Cross site profiling occurs when certain companies collect data from numerous sites. This can happen in cases where advertising companies put banner adds on multiple sites. They gain access to surfing information but no personal information. This technique can amass information from multiple sites. This cannot happen if the advertisements are not clicked on though since the site doesn't have access to the same domain they are just on the site. In certain cases these advertising companies have bought other sites to gain access to the personal information linking it with previously collected data. This however has legal ramifications and most sites have security policies that prevent this from happening. To avoid this make sure that you check untrustworthy sites policies.

	== '''Conclusion''' ==		== '''Conclusion''' ==

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	==='''Cookie Hijacking'''===		==='''Cookie Hijacking'''===
	Cookie Hijacking comes when someone is monitoring the transmission of data between a browser and server. If you are sending personal information over the internet via cookies and someone is collecting the transmission, an attacker could gain access to confidential information. Although this is not a fault with cookies it is a reality when using cookies that contain sensitive information. To avoid this, only enter personal information to sites that use a secure connection.		Cookie Hijacking comes when someone is monitoring the transmission of data between a browser and server. If you are sending personal information over the internet via cookies and someone is collecting the transmission, an attacker could gain access to confidential information. Although this is not a fault with cookies it is a reality when using cookies that contain sensitive information. To avoid this, only enter personal information to sites that use a secure connection.
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		+	==='''Cross-site cooking'''===
		+	Each site is supposed to have its own cookies, which is why cookies set domain settings so one site should not be able to alter or set cookies for another site. Cross-site cooking vulnerabilities in web browsers allow malicious sites to break this rule. The attacker exploits non-malicious users with vulnerable browsers, instead of attacking the actual site directly. Users are advised to use the more recent versions of web browsers in which such issue is mitigated.