What to Know About Shoulder Surfing (Video)

Shoulder surfing is a type of social engineering where shoulder surfers steal personal information like your credit card number or social security number by watching you enter it in public. These attacks can happen on public transportation or in crowded areas, sometimes using mobile phones or video cameras. To avoid identity theft, be aware of your surroundings, use a password manager, and take steps to protect yourself from shoulder surfing when entering sensitive data. Total run time 1 min 16 seconds.