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How to permanently remove HSBC's cookies ?
Anyone bank with HSBC's wretched cookies know how to permanently remove them ?
How to permanently remove HSBC's cookies ?
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Websites need cookies to function smoothly so if you continue to use HSBC website you need them. You can delete them but they will come back next time you use the website.
How to delete them depends on which browser you are using.
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New #3
To be honest the only sure way is to to physically remove them, preferably when offline, (check your browser help on the exact method required) once you have removed the Cookies, stop using online banking
These days every site uses cookies, some of which are required for the site to work - Check the non essential cookies and remove these if you wish, but be prepared to be asked for more proof of who you are and other info every time you visit
Advertising cookies are often removed but all this does is to make the ads you see be totally random, rather those relating to what the site is for and may be of use to the user
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New #4
Thanks. Yes I know the reasons why they're there, but with other ordinary websites most cookie notices go after the first one's gone. Same with Google Search too which makes you think there's more to it all than meets the eye, yet a friend who's with Lloyds they disappear second time round.
I use Firefox....
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New #5
There's a difference between those frustrating EU legislaton-related cookie notices (which might actually disappear if legislative amendments go through) and the cookies themselves.
Som banks use cookies so your device is regarded as 'trusted' -and if so, 2FA (e.g. a text) is not needed if using it with the cookie present.
If you wish to not have these in your normal browser for some reason, use a secure browser such as Avast's, so no trace of the session remains when closing it.
If you want to selectively erase cookies, Ccleaner can do that, as it allows you to create a list of cookies to be retained.
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Hi again....
Funny you should mention CCleaner as I used it all the time way back when, until I realised it'd been hacked about 10 years ago thanks to my back up of all back ups Zone Alarm who I've been with a good 15 - 20 years plus. I remember I also had problems with Avast as well which ZA caught too....
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I use Ccleaner periodically - just to clear temporary and selected areas- and cookies other than those I wish to keep. I don't let it start automatically or update.
Avast secure browser- note:
a. this is available completely separately from Avast AV
Avast Secure Browser | Private browser from Avast
b. it's just one such example- there are others.
c. Many offer 'in-private' modes - same sort of thing- nothing retained after the browsing session.Like being followed? Of course not: so use Avast Secure Browser to avoid and delete tracking cookies and software.
Safe online shopping & banking
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