Cambodia's Digital Technology Department Shares Visa Card Online Payment Security Measures

The Directorate General of Digital Technology and Dissemination in Cambodia has released technical measures and important protective steps to mitigate security risks when making payments via Visa Card for online purchases of goods and services. While online Visa card transactions are a popular, convenient, and modern method, they can pose security risks if users are not careful. To prevent risks during online payments, the technical team of the Directorate General of Digital Technology and Dissemination shared the following key security techniques and preventive measures: 1. Protection of Confidential Information: - Absolutely do not share the 16-digit card number, CVV (3 digits on the back of the card), PIN, or OTP code with anyone. - Strengthen the protection of your phone and mobile banking by using Passwords, Face ID, or Fingerprint. 2. Ensuring Transaction Security: - Enable the Visa Secure (2FA) function to receive an OTP code for every transaction. - Conduct transactions on official Websites and Apps that have a padlock symbol and start with 'https://'. It is advisable to avoid using public Wi-Fi. 3. Management and Monitoring of Payments: - Monitor cash flow by enabling notification functions (Notifications) in Mobile Banking or via SMS to be immediately aware of any deductions. - Set a maximum daily spending limit. 4. Prevention and Response Measures: - Be cautious of Phishing tactics; do not click on suspicious links or messages in Emails, SMS, or social networks that request card information. 5. Emergency Measures: - In case of card loss or suspicion of abnormal transactions, immediately Freeze or Block the card in the Mobile Banking App and then notify the bank.