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SHOULDER SURFING [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • IT Security
  • Information Technology (Informatics)
  • Banking
DEF

The practice of looking over the shoulder of a person to obtain confidential [information such as a] code or password.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
  • Banque
DEF

Méthode utilisée pour collecter des renseignements personnels comme les codes d'accès à un bâtiment, les mots de passe pour les systèmes d'alarme, les NIP [numéros d'identification personnels] et de l'information sur les cartes de crédit.

OBS

piquage d'information : Selon le cas, le terme à employer pourra être plus spécifique : «piquage de mot de passe», «piquage du NIP» ou autre.

Spanish

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