Multiple choice technology security

What is the security issue related to persistent cookie

  1. Persistent cookie information is transmitted thru HTTP

  2. Persistent cookie does not expire when the browser is hard closed.

  3. Persistent cookie are created on harddisk and hence they are readable as a file

  4. No security issue in using Persistent cookie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Persistent cookies are stored as text files on the user's hard disk, making them readable by anyone with access to the machine or malware. This exposes session information to theft. Options A and B are incorrect - cookies are transmitted via HTTP headers and do expire based on their set expiration time, regardless of browser close. Option D is incorrect - persistent cookies do have security risks.

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