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What is cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that a Web server can submit for consideration to your machine. Cookies themselves do not execute code or deliver viruses. Some Web site cookies simply contain a unique number that identifies your computer as having visited the site before.

Two-way communication between Web sites and your browser can make your Web experience more dynamic. Cookies can also save you time and help you avoid re-entering information.

Personal information such as your name and ZIP code should never be kept in a cookie, as cookies travel in plain text across the Internet, rendering them vulnerable to eavesdroppers.

Cookie Management Tools:

As a Web site visitor, you have the ability to manage how much information to share with a specific site. This includes information stored in cookies. Web browsers such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6 has built in cookie control tools. You can also use third party software to manage your cookies.

Take Action

1) Keep up-to-date with the latest version of Internet Explorer by using Windows Update
2) Use security and privacy features in Internet Explorer 6 to manage cookies

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