Which of the following security threats requires the attacker to be physically located near the target machine?

The correct answer is A. Shoulder surfing. Shoulder surfing is the act of physically observing someone's screen, keyboard, or other input devices to steal sensitive information such as passwords, PINs, or confidential data. By definition, it requires the attacker to be in close physical proximity to the victim. Social…

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AShoulder surfing
BSocial engineering
CPhishing
DRootkit

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A
86% (32)
B
3% (1)
C
8% (3)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Shoulder surfing is the act of physically observing someone's screen, keyboard, or other input devices to steal sensitive information such as passwords, PINs, or confidential data. By definition, it requires the attacker to be in close physical proximity to the victim. Social engineering (B) can be conducted remotely via phone, email, or online. Phishing (C) is entirely remote and conducted over digital channels. Rootkits (D) are a form of malware that can be deployed and operated remotely. Only shoulder surfing is inherently a physical, proximity-based attack.

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