A virtual credit card is a single-use card number that's randomly generated and attached to your existing credit card account. The card number allows you to make payments using your credit card ...

As a credit card writer, I carefully curate my wallet. For one specific feature: Capital One's virtual credit cards tool. It's invaluable for keeping my card information secure when shopping online.

In the interests of privacy and security, the less information you give out about yourself, the better. You can hide your email addresses, you can hide your cell number, and as we’ll show you in this ...

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Despite these rising risks, a recent PYMNTS study found that 42% of U.S. consumers have found a way to become virtually ...

Black Friday is fast approaching, one of the busiest periods for holiday shopping, and cybercriminals are finding new ways to target online shoppers. Security researchers at EclecticIQ discovered a ...

Picture this: you've just found the perfect item online, and you're ready to make the purchase. You enter your credit card information, click "buy," and wait for your new treasure to arrive. But what ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. It’s estimated that 82% of American adults have a credit card. At the same time, Americans only use paper checks 14% of the time, and ...

My Capital One VentureOne Rewards card is my ticket to safer and more convenient online shopping, thanks to its virtual cards feature. Raina He is a contributor to CNET Money. She previously worked as ...