at the boton of my computer when logging off msn the words in among everything else third party cookie......this is what is worrying me as in is someone trying to detect my computer? Sorry to keep on but do not have much knowledge of computers. Is this a worry?
2007-01-19 08:39:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
↓ Right-Hand Click your Internet browser icon on your desktop
↓ Select propetries
↓ Use the tabs at the top to select Privacy
↓ Ensure you cookie level is set to Medium.
Other than that cookies are pretty much harmless to your system and simply moniter pages looked at and login detail/preferences.
2007-01-19 08:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cookies are just small .txt (text) files that by themselves cannot hurt your computer. They are not a virus, but some people consider "tracking" cookies to be an invasion of privacy.
It all depends on one's level of paranoria.
Tracking cookies are mostly "3rd party cookies" from advertising servers. They can track your movements around the web in order to deliver to you customised, targeted advertising.
If you are using Internet Explorer for a browser, you can permanantly block all 3rd party cookies. Go to tools > internet options > privacy > advanced > checkmark "override automatic cookie handling" > third party cookies > tick "block" > ok > ok.
2007-01-19 09:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First-Party vs. Third-Party cookies
A first-party cookie either originates on or is sent to the Web site you are currently viewing. These cookies are commonly used to store information, such as your preferences when visiting that site.
A third-party cookie either originates on or is sent to a Web site different from the one you are currently viewing. Third-party Web sites usually provide some content on the Web site you are viewing. For example, many sites use advertising from third-party Web sites and those third-party Web sites may use cookies. A common use for this type of cookie is to track your Web page use for advertising or other marketing purposes. Third-party cookies can either be persistent or temporary.
2007-01-19 09:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DELETE your cookies with a program called ccleaner.com then run spyware and anti-virus don't think it's nothing to worry about though but do it just to be on the safe side
2007-01-19 08:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea...never seen that..but best to scan your pc. Just download AVG or Ad-Aware. They are free to download and so easy to use. I scan mine every day to be on the safe side. Sorry I couldnt help more but I'm rubbish at this kind of thing...I just know what I know..
2007-01-19 08:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its a text file that can track your browsing habbits and report back to a server the details.
it can allow somebody to see if you have visited a certain website but not much else, they have mainly legitimate uses so dont worry.
2007-01-19 08:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just blok it babe thats all you have to do, then clean your pc with anti spy/anti virus.
2007-01-19 08:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what security have you
2007-01-19 08:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋