Alibaba.com employs the world-leading security technology, including meeting the PCI DSS standard and applying SSL certificate to process online transaction so your online payment is protected. Your card information and personal information is safe and secure when you make online payment via Alibaba.com.
Here is more information about the security standard for online payment processed on Alibaba.com:
PCI DSS:The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) is a global information security standard designed to prevent fraud through increased control of credit card data.
Organizations of all sizes must follow PCI DSS standards if they accept payment cards from the five major credit card brands, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and the Japan Credit Bureau (JCB). Compliance with PCI DSS is required for any organization that stores, processes, or transmits payment and cardholder data.
VeriSign SSL: VeriSign is a trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world, provides authentication and verification of businesses worldwide. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a global standard security technology that enables encrypted
communication between a web browser and a web server. It is utilized by millions1 of online businesses and individuals to decrease the risk of sensitive information (e.g., credit card numbers, usernames, passwords, emails, etc.) from being stolen or tampered with by hackers and identity thieves. In essence, SSL allows for a private "conversation" just between the two intended parties.