Have you ever wondered why we see such targeted ads while surfing the web? The answer lies in cookies, small files that store our online habits. Useful, right? But there is a flip side: cookies can become a hacker's treasure. Google but he came up with a solution: a new function called Device Bound Session Credentialswhich promises to lock down our data on Chrome.
THE cookiesthose little guardians of our digital journey, are much more than just files saved on our device
When we surf the Internet, every site we visit can leave some sort of imprint digital, on ours computer or smartphones. These little files contain information about us, such as our browsing preferences, login details, and even the details of your online shopping cart. Thank you to the cookiesthe websites “they remember” who we are, making our online experience smoother and personalized. But, as every coin has its downside, cookies also have their dark side, becoming potential targets for anyone who wants violate our privacy.
In the vast world of the web, theft is commonplace. Think about it, only from the dark depths of the dark web were they stolen 54 billion of these small files, with over 450 million in Italy. These data are not just numbers, but they represent a real risk for ours privacy and online security.
The new solution Google it leverages encryption that binds authentication cookies to our device. In practice, even if an attacker were to take over our cookies, he would not be able to do anything without our device. Initiallythis function will come introduced for around 50% of desktop users Chromecurrently being tested in version browser beta.
The situation of these stolen files is a global panorama, with a distribution involving 244 countries. Among these, Italy ranks at 19th place with more than 456 million cookies compromised. But thanks to Google, there may be a breakthrough to better protect our information online.
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