"shoulder surfing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shoulder surfing (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly computer security) The use of direct observation, such as looking over someone's shoulder at an ATM, in order to obtain information. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computer security
    Sense id: en-shoulder_surfing-en-noun-radBjNiH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 60 40 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 68 32
  2. (surfing) a technique in surfing requiring less skill, riding the wave lower down than its critical point Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Surfing Related terms: shoulder surf, shoulder surfer
    Sense id: en-shoulder_surfing-en-noun-~q4hKA02 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing
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