2007-02-17 06:41:58 · 14 answers · asked by snowbud7 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I would be interested in seeing any sources (website addresses) supporting either a yes or no answer...
2007-02-17 08:16:04 · update #1
Usually no. It is stored at the web site. Technically anything that you type in the screen can be saved in a cookie but a legitimate company won't do it for security reasons.
Most of the time a cookie only stores your id so you can be automatically logged back in. The password is optionally stored in another encrypted area of the computer. Cookies are not encrypted.
2007-02-17 06:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the website you are visiting. For webdevelopers it is a BIG no-no to do that because of something called cross site scripting and other techniquies which can allow other bad websites to read your cookies and therefore your credit card info if the sites were desinged that way.
Therefore any site that had a deveoper with half a brain wouldn't do that. There is probably a few out there but it is very unlikely. I personaly would NOT worry about this in the slightest.
2007-02-17 14:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty amazing: this question was asked 3 minutes ago and already had like 15 answers...
Anyway, a cookie can store this information if the web "master" decides that's what he wants to do. It's foolish and stupid to do this, but there are foolish and stupid web masters, as well.
Usually, cookies store simple information that allows the web site to know who you are (which also should be encrypted on the hard drive, but that's up to the coder to decide), and your preferences. That's their purpose.
WG
2007-02-17 14:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by W G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never reily thoght of that but this is how u delete it
Start
control panel
internet options
browsing history there a tabe click delete and a box come up click delete all and click the little white boc in side the box that pops up and
is should delete it and another thing to do start
programes
system tools
disk cleanup
and click ok when a box comes up
just if anything come up click ok
2007-02-17 14:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by safwat2351040 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ofcourse just like your other info
and if the site which u visit i mean the shopping site got a crossing site script which the hacker use it to get ur info so they will get ur credit card info
make sure to delete ur cookies file from ur pc after finishing ur work
2007-02-17 15:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by -=Mizo=- 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so only bcuz a lot of sites let you know it's a secure site n what to look for when it comes to a fake site that takes your info.Some people also have a block so that second and third parties can't get your info.
2007-02-17 14:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. at most they will store the last 4 numbers of the card but never the whole thing - that would be a huge security risk.
2007-02-17 14:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by hallmike1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the site was designed by a moron.
Short answer: No.
2007-02-17 15:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Slappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could, but that'd be a very foolish place to store them.
2007-02-17 14:44:39 · answer #9 · answered by Dossy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keylogger programs store personal info, and they are illegal.
2007-02-17 14:44:28 · answer #10 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋