Question

Using physical proximity to gain login information, passwords, or other personal information is known as a(n) ____.

Answer 1

Answer: Over-the-shoulder attack

Explanation:

 According to the given question, Over-the-shoulder attack is one of the type of attack in which the attacker gain the login information, coincidental data and the password by using the physical proximity.

• Over the shoulder occur due to the stealing of password in the public area.
• In this type of over the shoulder attack , the attacker can steal the PIN, code, password so that they can breaking all the security system for stealing the personal data or some information.

Therefore, Over-the-shoulder attack is the correct answer.