{"id":4792,"date":"2026-01-20T14:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altanet.ro\/?p=4792"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:15:43","slug":"formjacking-furt-date-card-magazine-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/altanet.ro\/en\/2026\/01\/20\/formjacking-furt-date-card-magazine-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Formjacking: How your card details are copied when you shop online"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know to be wary of shady ATMs in dark corners, fearing someone has installed a \u201cskimmer.\u201d But what do you do when that device becomes invisible and moves to your favorite shopping site?<\/p>\n

In 2026, this method is called Formjacking<\/strong>. It is a huge threat because it does not target your computer, but the store's website. At Altanet Craiova<\/strong> we want you to understand how this silent theft works, so you know how to protect your money.<\/p>\n

What is Formjacking and how does the \"digital skimmer\" work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Formjacking occurs when hackers manage to insert malicious code (a script) into the checkout page of a legitimate online store. The store is functioning perfectly normally, the products are real, and the payment appears secure.<\/p>\n

However, the moment you enter your card number, expiration date, and CVV code and hit \u201cPay,\u201d that hidden code makes a copy of the data and instantly sends it to hackers. It\u2019s basically like having a thief looking over your shoulder while you fill out the form.<\/p>\n

Why is it difficult to detect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unlike phishing sites (which are fake), in the case of Formjacking you are on the real, original site. The browser shows you the green padlock (HTTPS), everything seems fine. Even the store owner doesn't know, most of the time, that his site has been compromised, until customers start complaining about money missing from their account.<\/p>\n

How do you protect yourself when paying online?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Because you can't see the code behind the site, you need to use payment methods that protect you even if your data is stolen:<\/p>\n