Security News > 2023 > December > Europol warns 443 online shops infected with credit card stealers
Europol has notified over 400 websites that their online shops have been hacked with malicious scripts that steal debit and credit cards from customers making purchases.
These attacks can go undetected for weeks or even several months, and depending on the popularity of the breached e-commerce platforms, cybercriminals can collect large numbers of payment card details.
"With the support of national Computer Security Incident Response Teams, the two-month action has enabled Europol and its partners to notify 443 online merchants that their customers' credit card or payment card data had been compromised," explained Europol.
Using digital payment methods or one-time private cards can help minimize the likelihood of having payment card details stolen.
It is also advisable to scrutinize credit card statements for unauthorized charges, which can help alert if a card has been compromised.
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