Shoulder Surfing

The practice of spying on someone's screen, keyboard, or documents to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, PINs, or confidential data. This can occur in offices, public spaces, or at ATMs.

Definition

The practice of spying on someone's screen, keyboard, or documents to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, PINs, or confidential data. This can occur in offices, public spaces, or at ATMs.

social-engineering

Shoulder Surfing

The practice of spying on someone's screen, keyboard, or documents to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, PINs, or confidential data. This can occur in offices, public spaces, or at ATMs.

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