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Credit card scheme involving your 3 digit security code

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The one thing most schemers cannot get from hacking into your credit card is your three digit security code on the back of your card. Naturally, they are hoping you can give ...

As International Fraud Awareness Week continues, Safecypher's Dynamic Security Code technology has stopped Card Not Present (CNP) fraud in its tracks

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Card-Not-Present (CNP) fraud is spiralling. It is projected to cost American banks more than $12 billion in 2025, up from $10.2 billion in 2024. This staggering ...
Krebs on Security

Encoding Stolen Credit Card Data on Barcodes

Crooks are constantly dreaming up new ways to use and conceal stolen credit card data. According to the U.S. Secret Service, the latest scheme involves stolen card information embedded in barcodes ...
AppleInsider

Apple Card gets rotating security code with 'Advanced Fraud Protection' in iOS 15

Apple Card is receiving an upgrade with iOS 15 that adds an extra layer of security to purchases by integrating a rotating security code. Called Advanced Fraud Protection, the new feature ...
Wall Street Journal

Virtual Credit Cards: What Are They and Should You Use Them?

Trying to keep the bad guys from stealing your credit-card number? Consider using a virtual card for online or phone purchases. Customers of credit-card companies such as Capital One, Citibank and ...