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shoul·der surf·ing

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  1. shoulder surfingnoun

    the use of direct observation, such as looking over someone's shoulder at an ATM, in order to obtain information

  2. shoulder surfingnoun

    a technique in surfing requiring less skill, riding the wave lower down than its critical point

Wikidata

  1. Shoulder surfing

    In computer security, shoulder surfing refers to using direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone's shoulder, to get information. It is commonly used to obtain passwords, PINs, security codes, and similar data.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shoulder surfing in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shoulder surfing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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