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How to Secure Your Browser and Delete Cookies in Various Browsers

CSU IT Security policy requires cookies and cached pages to be cleared at least weekly. Cookies are small files placed on your computer by web sites to store data specific to that site. Cookies are a privacy risk because they reveal browsing habits. They can also be a security risk since they can reveal sensitive personal information such as user names, account numbers, and passwords. Follow the links below for instructions on how to secure your web browser and delete cookies.

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