When it comes to electronic payments, some credit card issuers provide a one-time-use credit card number as a more secure means of payment. A one-time use number is obtained by customers by connecting to the credit-card company's Web site over the Internet. Explain what advantages employing a system like this has over using a conventional credit-card number in comparison to the latter. Also, describe its advantages and disadvantages when compared to electronic payment gateways that need authentication.

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When it comes to electronic payments, some credit card issuers provide a one-time-use credit card number as a more secure means of payment. A one-time use number is obtained by customers by connecting to the credit-card company's Web site over the Internet. Explain what advantages employing a system like this has over using a conventional credit-card number in comparison to the latter. Also, describe its advantages and disadvantages when compared to electronic payment gateways that need authentication.

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