News of credit card data breaches hit the headlines almost every week. Just in the last 30 days, major brands like Saks Fifth Avenue and Best Buy announced that people's credit card information was exposed. In the wake of more notorious hacks, like last year's Equifax scandal, it's fair for people to wonder whether their credit card details can truly be secure. By now, one thing should be clear: Most credit card details are stolen through online data breaches. Virtual Credit Cards and Other Best Practices To Safeguard YourselfSome credit card issuers—including Citi, Bank of America and Capital One—allow users to generate temporary credit card numbers before they make online purchases.

Source: Forbes April 20, 2018 20:20 UTC