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Just wondering: Why doesn't a webserver encrypt the cookie value with a server-side key? This way, the information in the cookie (timestamps, pageviews, number
by dude_abides 16y ago
Just wondering: Why doesn't a webserver encrypt the cookie value with a server-side key? This way, the information in the cookie (timestamps, pageviews, number of sessions etc.) can be safe from wireshark sniffers.
- calloc 16y agoThat would have to be done on Google's end, that is not something webmasters using Google Analytics are able to do by themselves.
- dude_abides 16y agoYep. I'm wondering why Google, in this case, wouldn't encrypt the value stored in its cookie. Is there any technical reason other than laziness?
- calloc 16y agoI believe the cookies are set and manipulated by JavaScript, as such I'm not even sure it would be a good idea...