Malicious code, invisible to a user, placed on web sites in such a way that it allows third parties to track use of web servers and collect information about the user, including internet protocol (IP) address, host name, browser type and version, operating system name and version, and web browser cookie.
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Malicious code, invisible to a user, placed on web sites in such a way that it allows third parties to track use of web servers and collect information about the user, including internet protocol (IP) address, host name, browser type and version, operating system name and version, and web browser cookie.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Web Bug. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/web-bug
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