An identifying marker placed on a user's computer hard drive during visits in order to identify the user during each subsequent visit and to build profiles of their behavior over time is called a:
A) Spy.
B) Virus.
C) Cookie.
D) Firewall.

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A cookie is a small text file placed on a user's computer by a website. It contains information about the user's visit to the site, such as login credentials or page preferences. Cookies enable the website to identify the user during subsequent visits and to personalize the user's experience. However, they can also be used to track a user's behavior over time and across different websites, which raises privacy concerns.

An Identifying Marker Placed on a User's Computer Hard Drive