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Re: Password Rules - Impact on UserswithCognitiveDisabilities

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From: Tim Harshbarger
Date: Oct 29, 2014 1:00PM

Actually, that is one method that is used for stealing private data. It is called shoulder surfing. Typically, it is the type of approach that can be employed in crowded environments where it is more difficult to tell if any specific person might be doing it. I also gather that there are times when optical aids (like binoculars) can be used so that the observer can be further away from his or her target.

Thanks!
Tim