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What information is stored in the persistent cookies, and could a hacker get and use the information?

April 26, 2017cookies hacker persistent stored

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What information is stored in the persistent cookies, and could a hacker get and use the information?

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• The cookie is a unique, encrypted hashed value created by our online banking provider: it is carefully guarded and never disclosed due to security implications. • Because of its proprietary nature, the hashed value is useless to a hacker, in fact, the cookie is a tool to help prevent a hacker from accessing your information.