The document discusses 3D Secure passwords, which provide an additional layer of security for online credit and debit card transactions. 3D Secure is an XML-based protocol that uses passwords to authenticate customers during online purchases. It involves three domains - the acquirer (merchant), issuer (card-issuing bank), and an interoperability domain to facilitate communication between the other two. The protocol requires customers to register with their bank and answer security questions to establish a unique password for making online payments. This process helps reduce fraud by verifying customers' identities for each transaction.