shoulder surfing
"Shoulder surfing" is a common method used by attackers to steal sensitive information by observing someone from nearby.
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Definition
C1Cybersecurity
(technical)The act of secretly watching someone enter sensitive information, like a password or PIN, to steal it.
Example
- Be cautious of shoulder surfing when entering your PIN at an ATM.
C1Information Security
(technical)A social engineering technique where an attacker observes a victim's screen to obtain confidential information.
Example
- He was caught shoulder surfing while she typed her login credentials in a coffee shop.
Similar
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