When you view a page infested with a(n)____,an HTTP set-cookie request automatically goes to a third-party server,which may set a cookie on your computer for later retrieval or record your IP address.
A) Flash cookie
B) anonymous proxy server
C) Web bug
D) spam filter

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A web bug is a small transparent image embedded in a webpage or email to track user behavior. When the page is viewed, the web bug sends an HTTP request to a third-party server, which can set a cookie on the user's computer or record their IP address for tracking purposes. Flash cookies (A) are a type of cookie used by Adobe Flash to store user data, while anonymous proxy servers (B) are used to bypass internet censorship or geo-restrictions. Spam filters (D) are used to identify and block unwanted email messages.

When You View a Page Infested with A(n)____,an HTTP Set-Cookie