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In a coffee shop, a stranger watches your screen as you type your password. What does CISA call this?

Shoulder surfing, stealing information just by watching.

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  1. Wardriving
  2. Piggybacking
  3. Shoulder surfing ✔

Why: Shoulder surfing needs no hacking, just eyes. Wardriving is driving around hunting for unsecured Wi-Fi, and piggybacking is using someone's unsecured Wi-Fi. Turn your screen away from others in public.

Huh, didn't know that: CISA says to stay aware of your surroundings on phones too, whenever you view sensitive information or enter passwords.

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If you think your phone spying on you is scary, think again. Your vacuum cleaner has been gathering dirt on you for years.
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Answer: Shoulder surfing. Shoulder surfing needs no hacking, just eyes. Wardriving is driving around hunting for unsecured Wi-Fi, and piggybacking is using someone's unsecured Wi-Fi. Turn your screen away from others in public.

  1. CISA: Securing Wireless Networks www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/securing-wireless-networks
    In public areas malicious actors can simply glance over your shoulder as you type.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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