Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser to hold information about your login status, preferences, and tracking data.
There are different types of cookies, including session cookies, persistent cookies, first-party vs. third-party cookies, and secure cookies & HttpOnly cookies.
Cookies can be manipulated, stolen, or abused, posing risks such as tracking and privacy concerns, session hijacking, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
To take control of your cookies, it is advised to block third-party cookies, use HTTPS websites, avoid logging into sensitive accounts on public Wi-Fi, and be cautious of suspicious links.