NordVPN reveals that over 93.7 billion stolen cookies are for sale on various online marketplaces, with 7-9 percent remaining active. Adrianus Warmenhoven emphasizes that cookies, often viewed as innocent, are actually sensitive data that can unlock private information. The majority of these cookies contain user ID data while only a small fraction exposes personal details. Session cookies, in particular, pose a high risk as they can grant cybercriminals unauthorized access. Efforts by the tech industry, including law enforcement actions, are underway to combat this threat.
"Cookies may seem harmless, but in the wrong hands, they're digital keys to our most private information. What was designed to enhance convenience is now a growing vulnerability exploited by cybercriminals worldwide."
"Most people don't realize that a stolen cookie can be just as dangerous as a password, despite being so willing to accept cookies when visiting websites, just to get rid of the prompt at the bottom of the screen."
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