COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Watching over someone shoulder at what they are typing in when they are unaware
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Using software to copy what is being typed into a computer to capture passwords
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Finding where all the confidential files are stored on a computer system
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Letting a colleague know your password.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A shoulder surfing attack describes a situation where the attacker can physically view the device screen and keypad to obtain personal information. It is one of the few attack methods requiring the attacker to be physically close to the victim to succeed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shoulder surfing is using direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone’s shoulder, to get information.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shoulder surfing is a criminal practice where thieves steal your personal data by spying over your shoulder as you use a laptop, ATM, public kiosk or other electronic device in public.
Detailed explanation-4: -A shoulder Surfing Attack is a social engineering technique where an attacker simply looks over someone’s shoulder to get confidential information.