Are Debit Cards Too Risky?

A couple of years ago, I had a late-night hankering for some fast food, so I stopped by my local establishment. I generally avoided this restaurant because the service had always been a bit off even though it was close to my home. I went ahead this time because I did not want to go out of my way.

I placed my order and the person at the window that I handed my card over to was very chatty, which I did not mind. It took a little longer to get my debit card back but nothing noticeable. I got my meal and went on my way. Upon checking my account app the next morning, I saw 3 unauthorized transactions overnight run through the debit card that I used for the fast food transaction. It was then that I realized my debit card number was stolen.