N10-009 · Question #483
A detective is investigating an identity theft case in which the target had an RFID-protected payment card issued and compromised in the same day. The only place the target claims to have used the…
The correct answer is A. Shoulder surfing. Shoulder surfing involves observing someone’s private information, such as PINs, passwords, or card details, typically over their shoulder or via surveillance - including video cameras - without their knowledge. In this case, the video camera captured the payment process…
Question
A detective is investigating an identity theft case in which the target had an RFID-protected payment card issued and compromised in the same day. The only place the target claims to have used the card was at a local convenience store. The detective notices a video camera at the store is placed in such a way that customers’ credentials can be seen when they pay. Which of the following best explains this social engineering technique?
Options
- AShoulder surfing
- BImpersonation
- CVishing
- DTailgating
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A88% (28)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
Shoulder surfing involves observing someone’s private information, such as PINs, passwords, or card details, typically over their shoulder or via surveillance - including video cameras - without their knowledge. In this case, the video camera captured the payment process, allowing the attacker to see the RFID-protected card details. Impersonation involves pretending to be someone else to gain access or information. Vishing is voice phishing over the phone. Tailgating refers to unauthorized physical access by following someone into a secure area. The use of a camera to visually steal card information aligns with shoulder surfing.
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