Shoulder surfing

A term used to describe when someone who looks over another person's shoulder as they enter data into a computer or other device. For example, someone might shoulder surf when you're entering your computer password, ATM pin, credit card number, etc. and learn what your password is or other confidential information.

Also see: Security definitions, Surfing

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