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The concept of shopping online started back in the 1970s with various experiments regarding basic online transactions took place. These transactions were done using telecommunication and often involved calling in to buy an item seen on a TV shopping channel. These early steps for buying items were the first step toward online shopping. In 1994, the first online transaction occurred, with the purchase of a CD. It was a pivotal moment and established the future of secure online payments. Since then, the market has exploded, especially with improved technology, the arrival of the smartphone, e-commerce expansion and digital literacy. Now,…