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Always be on guard for shoulder surfers'.(Brief Article)

Denver Business Journal

| August 10, 2001 | NULTY, THOM | COPYRIGHT 1989 Denver Business Journal, Inc. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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I've heard that travelers should be a ware of "shoulder surfing." What is it and what do I do about it?

Answer: When someone looks over your shoulder to watch as you type in your computer password, ATM PIN or calling-card number and code, they are doing what is called "shoulder surfing."

These people are stealing access to your valuable information.

ATMs usually have security cameras to deter shoulder surfers, but pay phones generally do not. Once shoulder surfers get a hold of your calling-card code, they can make thousands of dollars' worth of calls on your card before you even realize that you've …

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