Flash cookies are controversial, in part, because
A) they are commonly used by identify thieves to steal credit card numbers.
B) they consume huge amounts of hard disk space.
C) they allow online retailers such as Amazon.com to track online shopping on other Web sites.
D) they are not controlled by the privacy controls of most Web browsers.
E) All of the above

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Flash cookies are controversial because they are not controlled by the privacy controls of most Web browsers. This means that users may not be aware of their existence and cannot easily delete them, leading to potential tracking and privacy concerns. Option A is incorrect as flash cookies are not commonly used by identity thieves to steal credit card numbers. Option B is also incorrect as flash cookies generally do not consume huge amounts of hard disk space. Option C is partially correct, as flash cookies can be used for tracking by online retailers, but this is not the main reason they are controversial.

Flash Cookies Are Controversial, in Part, Because