Cookies and Web Bugs: What They are and How They Work Together

Abstract This article first identifies and exactly defines “cookies” and “Web bugs.” the contents (code) of cookies and Web bugs are next examined through several examples. the useful business value of cookies and Web bugs is examined, followed by a discussion of the threats, invasion of privacy, and other issues. Finally, the powerful possibilities through the synchronization of Web bugs and cookies working together (even in Word documents) are examined.