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What is Visual Hacking?

Visual hacking is an in-person form of hacking that takes advantage of poor security on the part of end users.

When it comes to securing a work computer and physical workspace, few employees take good care not to leave information up on their screens or around their desks.

Taking a walk through a large company will often reveal unattended computers still logged into networks, passwords taped to monitors, and sensitive corporate data left in plain sight on desks.

A recent test by the Ponemon Institute on 43 volunteer offices found that they were successful almost nine times out of ten in gaining access to sensitive corporate data simply by walking through office spaces.
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