Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the consumer insights data team. Before CNET, she worked as a graduate writing instructor at the University of Indianapolis and ...

iOS 17.4 beta now lets you generate a virtual card number for use when Apple Pay isn’t available. iOS 17.4 beta now lets you generate a virtual card number for use when Apple Pay isn’t available. I’m ...

What is a virtual card number and how do I get one? If you’re a frequent online shopper, you’re more at risk of becoming a cybercrime victim. In fact, a recent study conducted by Security.org found ...

Apple is bringing its virtual card feature to Apple Cash, which is the company's debit card app. The feature is bundled with the iOS 17.4 update, which is in beta at the time of writing and is ...

Jaclyn was a CNET Money editor with a fondness for the sweet spot between numbers and words. Overseeing CNET's credit card coverage, she wrote and edited news, reviews and advice. She has experience ...

Using a virtual credit card number keeps your personal information a secret, which can make online shopping more secure. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...