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93.7 Billion Tracking Cookies Fuel Cybercrime Surge

5/28/2025

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Tracking cookies, vital for online commerce, are a double-edged sword, with a staggering 93.7 billion circulating on the dark web. Cybercriminals seize these cookies to commit identity theft and fraud, targeting giants like Google and Microsoft. To safeguard personal information, users are urged to limit cookie acceptance and frequently clear their browser data.

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Story summary

Tracking cookies, vital for online commerce, are a double-edged sword, with a staggering 93.7 billion circulating on the dark web. Cybercriminals seize these cookies to commit identity theft and fraud, targeting giants like Google and Microsoft. To safeguard personal information, users are urged to limit cookie acceptance and frequently clear their browser data.