Card-not-present (CNP) fraud
Definition
Fraudulent use of payment card data in a transaction where the physical card is absent, typically an online or telephone purchase. The attacker requires only card number, expiry date, and security code, data obtainable through breaches or phishing.
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- Online Fraud and Financial CybercrimeFraudulent use of payment card data in a transaction where the physical card is absent, typically an online or telephone purchase. The attacker requires only c...