- Shoulder surfing is using direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone's shoulder, to get
information. Shoulder surfing is an effective way to get information in crowded places because it's relatively easy to stand next
to someone and watch as they fill out a form, enter a PIN number at an ATM machine, or use a calling card
at a public pay phone. Shoulder surfing can also be done long distance with the aid of binoculars or other vision-enhancing
devices. To prevent shoulder surfing, experts recommend that you shield paperwork or your keypad from view by using your
body or cupping your hand.
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- Shoulder surfing is using direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone's shoulder, to get
information. Shoulder surfing is an effective way to get information in crowded places because it's relatively easy to stand next
to someone and watch as they fill out a form, enter a PIN number at an ATM machine, or use a calling card
at a public pay phone. Shoulder surfing can also be done long distance with the aid of binoculars or other vision-enhancing
devices. To prevent shoulder surfing, experts recommend that you shield paperwork or your keypad from view by using your
body or cupping your hand.
