Shoulder Surfing
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Shoulder Surfing · N/A · 肩窥 · SHOHL-der SER-fing · visual eavesdropping · watchful eye attack · Digital Security · physical · passwords · everydayDigital Securityvisual eavesdropping watchful eye attack/SHOHL-der SER-fing/
Also known as: visual eavesdropping, watchful eye attack
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Shoulder surfing is watching someone enter PINs, passwords, or patterns in public — no malware required.
Real-World Example
Covering the keypad at an ATM and choosing a privacy screen on a train reduces shoulder surfing.
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