What are adware, spyware and cookies?
Adware and Spyware are software applications that may violate your privacy, hiding on your computer without your knowledge. Cookies are browser-based mechanism which allows websites to store small bits of information, hence the moniker “cookies”, on your computer. Cookies are usually safe, and are commonly used for website personalization or to help websites identify repeat visitors.
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