Shoulder surfing involves directly observing someone's credentials or sensitive information over their shoulder. It is a significant security risk, particularly in public places where attackers can easily watch as a user enters passwords, PINs, or other sensitive data. The incorrect options given, such as 'monitoring online activities' or 'hiding in server rooms', do not accurately encapsulate the physical, close-proximity nature typical of shoulder surfing.
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