Is a tracking cookie a key logger?

Question

are they the same thing?

Answer 1

No, a tracking cookie tracks what websites you visit.A keylogger uses your keystrokes to gain personal information.

Answer 2

NO

A TRACKING COOKIE IS SOMETHING THAT TRACKS THE WEBSITES THAT YOU VISITED.THEY DO NOT SLOW DOWN YOUR COMPUTER....THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT ARE WORRIED ABOUT TRACKING COOKIES ARE CHILDREN AND COMPUTER NOOBS.

IF YOU WANT TO DELETE COOKIES USE CCLEANER

HTTP://WWW.CCLEANER.COM

Answer 3

No. A tracking cookie (or a cookie) is used to keep track of the website you visit and track the general browsing and shopping habits of users.

A key logger on the other hand is a software that is hidden on the computer and records all the keys you press. This is used by

a) malicious Trojans looking for key data like credit card entries and passwords.

b) installed by a suspicious spouse to track the activities of his/her partner.