Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - Cookies Revisited

The video tutorial explains cookies, small text files stored by web servers on users' devices, and their role in identifying users and storing data. It covers different types of cookies, such as session, persistent, and analytics cookies, and discusses the GDPR's impact on data privacy. The tutorial addresses common misconceptions about cookies, emphasizing their general harmlessness but potential for hijacking. It also provides guidance on managing cookies in browsers, including privacy settings and the limitations of 'Do Not Track' requests.

What are cookies and how do they function in web browsers?

Explain the difference between session cookies and persistent cookies.

What are the implications of the GDPR on cookie usage?

Discuss the common misconceptions about cookies and their security.

What steps can be taken to limit the amount of cookies stored on a browser?

How can users manage cookies in their web browsers?

Why is it not advisable to block all cookies on a browser?