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As the internet rapidly expanded, the potential for advertisers to misuse cookies became apparent. By December 1995, security concerns emerged regarding "third-party cookies," which allowed advertisers to track users' browsing across different websites. This development could create sprawling networks of user behavior data that compromised individual privacy.
In response to these growing concerns, Netscape, now the most popular web browser, grappled with how to handle third-party cookies. They had several options: ignore the problem, block third-party cookies altogether, or provide users the choice. Ultimately, they opted for user empowerment, allowing third-party cookies by default while providing users with the option to disable them.