carding

In the textile industry, this term refers to a mechanical preparation stage. It is a technical process focused on fiber alignment, distinguishing it from spinning, which follows it. The term is used primarily in professional manufacturing or traditional craft contexts.

In the context of cybercrime, the term describes a specific type of financial fraud. It carries a strong negative legal connotation and is used almost exclusively in security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity discourse to describe the exploitation of stolen payment data.