menu
close
close

Experienced a potential cyberattack or suspicious activity?

What are you looking for?
close
  • published 2/2/26
  • updated
  • 5 MIN

Secure Payment Methods

Card Image
YouTube Video Cover
CMS Video Cover
Secure payment methods are safe and trusted ways to make online payments and donations while protecting your personal and financial information.
What is it?

Secure payment methods are safe and trusted ways to make online payments and donations while protecting your personal and financial information.

How can it affect you?

Using insecure payment methods or unverified donation channels can lead to:

  • Your personal or financial information being exposed 
  • Your payment card being used for fraud 
  • Fake chargeback scams that result in financial loss 
  • Payments being processed through insecure gateways 
  • Security risks caused by untrusted third-party payment providers

    ​​​

Example 


A user scans a donation QR code in a public place without checking whether it is legitimate. The code opens a fake payment page that looks like an official charity website. Once the user enters their card details, the payment is redirected to a fraudulent account and their financial information is exposed. 

How to protect yourself

Before making any donation or online payment, follow these steps: 

  • Make sure the website shows a security lock and uses HTTPS encryption 
  • Do not scan QR codes from unknown or untrusted sources in public places 
  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for safer payment confirmation 
  • Always access charitable organizations through their official and verified websites  
Stay Responsible: Follow and Share CSC Content

Your support can make a significant impact in building a secure digital future for everyone: 

  1. Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats. 
  2. Follow our social media channels and website for regular updates on cybersecurity best practices. 
  3. Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge. 

 

Card Image
How to protect yourself

Before making any donation or online payment, follow these steps: 

  • Make sure the website shows a security lock and uses HTTPS encryption 
  • Do not scan QR codes from unknown or untrusted sources in public places 
  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for safer payment confirmation 
  • Always access charitable organizations through their official and verified websites  

Stay Connected

Follow our channels
Share our posts to keep everyone around you safe
Social Icon Social Icon Social Icon Social Icon Social Icon

Take Action

Spread Awareness

Share awareness articles to help others stay protected and informed about the latest in cybersecurity.

Get Involved

Download Social Pack
Get involved with CSC and play a part in safeguarding the UAE's digital landscape. 

Policies & Resources

Program

news card image
UAE Information Assurance Standard

The UAE Information Assurance (IA) Standard is a nationally recognized framework designed to enhance the security and resilience of critical information infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates.

Informing

Government

Framework

news card image
National Cyber Security Governance Framework

The UAE is investing heavily in cyber security, using technology and skill to combat threat actors in the cyber domain, foster trust and confidence in the UAE’s digital ecosystem, and safeguard its cyberspace.

Informing

Government

Policy

news card image
National Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

The UAE Cyber Security Council's mission is to protect critical systems from vulnerabilities and secure sensitive data of government entities and CIIs from misuse and unauthorized disclosure.

Informing

Government