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Capec-626 Detail

Smudge Attack

Detailed Physical Security

Parents: 395

Threats: T69

Description

Attacks that reveal the password/passcode pattern on a touchscreen device by detecting oil smudges left behind by the user’s fingers.

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External ID Source Link Description
CAPEC-626 capec https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/626.html

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  1. The attacker must have physical access to the device.

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Medium
The attacker must know how to make use of these smudges.
Access Control
Bypass Protection Mechanism

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