Question

Hackers cannot do which of the following after compromising your phone?

(a) Steal your information

(b) Rob your e-money

(c) Shoulder surfing

(d) Spying

This question was addressed to me during an online exam.

The origin of the question is Cyber Security Types topic in division Cyber Security Types of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(c) Shoulder surfing

Shoulder surfing refers to the practice of observing someone's screen or device to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, often in public places. It is a physical act and cannot be done remotely by hackers after compromising your phone.

The other options are actions that hackers can perform after compromising a phone:

• (a) Steal your information: Hackers can access and steal personal data such as contacts, messages, and passwords.
• (b) Rob your e-money: Hackers can access financial apps or mobile wallets to steal money.
• (d) Spying: Hackers can use malware or spyware to track your activities, listen to calls, or monitor your location.