Peter, You should never, never store the CCV information in a database. Any merchant should let you process a transaction without the CCV as long as the account holder initiates the transaction (to avoid fraud). -Bill -----Original Message----- From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Peter Hutchins Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:10 AM To: Hidden-Tech Subject: [Hidden-tech] Shopping cart security ** The author of this post was a Good Dobee. ** You too can help the group ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. ** If you did, we all thank you. This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any use, distribution, copying or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender by an electronic mail message to the original sender.