Answer:
Yes, because there are malicious cookie. Webopedia (2009) says that Cookies normally do not compromise security, but there is a growing trend of malicious cookies. These types of cookies can be used to store and track your activity online. Cookies that watch your online activity are called malicious or tracking cookies. These are the bad cookies to watch for, because they track you and your surfing habits, over time, to build a profile of your interests. Once that profile contains enough information there is a good chance that your information can be sold to an advertising company who then uses this profile information to target you with interest specific adverts. Many antivirus programs today will flag suspicious spyware or adware cookies when scanning your system for viruses.
Reference:
1. Webopedia (2009). "What You Need to Know About Cookies?". Webopedia The #1 Online Encyclopedia dedicated to computer technology, Retrieved from URL - http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2007/all_about_cookies.asp
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