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Understanding Active Content and Cookies
Published May 2nd, 2006 in All Categories, Cookies, Privacy, Reference
What is active content? 
To increase functionality or add design embellishments, web sites often rely on scripts that execute programs within the web browser. This active content can be used to create “splash pages” or options like drop-down menus. Unfortunately, these scripts are often a way for attackers to download or execute malicious code on a user’s computer.
What are cookies?
When you browse the Internet, information about your computer may be collected and stored. This information might be general information about your computer (such as IP address, the domain you used to connect (e.g., .edu, .com, .net), and the type of browser you used). It might also be more specific information about your browsing habits (such as the last time you visited a particular web site or your personal preferences for viewing that site). US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST04-012 — Browsing Safely: Understanding Active Content and Cookies
