Explanation
Web browser cookies are small pieces of data that are stored by a website on a user's browser. They are used to remember information about the user, such as preferences, login details, shopping cart items, etc. Cookies can also be used to identify and track users across different websites, which can have implications for privacy and security. For example, cookies can be used to show targeted ads based on the user's browsing history, or to collect personal information without the user's consent. Cookies are not inherently dangerous, but they can pose some risks if they are misused or compromised by malicious actors. References:
* Linux Essentials - Linux Professional Institute (LPI), section 1.4.2
* 1.4 Lesson 1 - Linux Professional Institute Certification Programs, slide 18