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Shoulder Surfing

 

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Protect your information from thieves lurking in plain sight. Shoulder surfers may look over your shoulder, listen nearby, or video record with a cell phone as you key in your data or conduct a transaction. Shoulder surfing is particularly effective in public places where it is easy to observe people such as a gas station, train, airport, ATM or coffee shop.

  • Find a secluded spot to verbalize sensitive information
  • Physically shield the device if you must enter a pin, password, or confidential information in a public place
  • Protect confidential paperwork from prying eyes
Be award of your surroundings. Stay alert to shoulder surfers and eavesdroppers. Don't overshare. Save private conversations for private locations.

If you suspect malware or that your password has been compromised, immediately contact the ServiceDesk at 214-648-7600 to report it.

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Questions about Information Security?

Office of Information Security
214-648-7600

informationsecurity@UTSouthwestern.edu

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