On Apr 30, 2007, at 2:58 PM, Adam Shirey wrote:
> I've not followed this conversation, but I feel I should interject
> a bit.
>
> <snick>
>
>> The reason cookies are believed to be a security risk is simple. They
>> are typically stored in a text file on your computer. It is very easy
>> for a malicious program to look up your Amazon cookies and use that
>> to log in. But Amazon, and most sites, are not stupid enough to allow
>> this to actually work. It was an easy trick years ago, which is why
>> cookies got a bad rap, but these days it would be pointless.
>
> I don't agree with this completely, either. I lock my computers down
> fairly well, but I occasionally find myself on some website that tries
> to sell me products/services tailored to my location. How did they
> know to send me ads for St. Cloud, MN? I certainly never provided THEM
> with that information. The only answer that makes any sense is that
> there is a cookie stored on my computer that indicates my zip code,
> and that cookie is readily accessible to sites that know to look for
> it.
For another answer, see <http://www.geobytes.com/>.
Charles Yeomans
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