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Technology
George Phillips

US responsible for almost 50% of breached credit cards worldwide

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With Black Friday and the holiday season upon us, millions of us will be spending money online – but it's vital to keep yourself and your card details safe to avoid being a victim of cybercrime.

New research from one of the best VPNs, Surfshark, has found over 5.7 million card details have been breached worldwide since 2004. The data includes card numbers, expiration dates, and card verification values (CVVs), the three- or four-digit number found on the back of credit and debit cards.

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