Cookies are actually HTTP cookies or browser cookies that can save the user quite a bit of time when on the internet. These cookies are small pieces of data that are sent from a website and are stored in the users’ web browser while the user is browsing through that website. This not only happens once, but instead the cookies are stored and each time the user access that site, it “reminds” the site of the previous activity. Cookies cannot contain viruses nor can they contain malware . Privacy issues may arise as third party tracking of cookies can occur.
How can I enable/disable cookies? Cookies are maintained by the web browser you are using. Therefore, exactly how to enable and disable cookies will depend on the web browser.