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Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode?
I have been wondering lately: If I call a company for whatever reason and need to unlock my screen during the call, can the company/entity on the other end of the line see the PIN i use to unlock my screen?
Bonus question: what if I need to open my password manager or input a pin into another app (authentication or otherwise requesting pin) that is not affiliated with the company I am calling?
I'm mainly interested how it works on android but my curiosity wouldn't mind if someone has insights into other platforms as well..
- db48x 5y agoNo
- uberman 5y agoDo you see it on your screen? If so, and you are sharing that screen then most likely yes, otherwise no.
- somanynails 5y agoWell, when I'm in a call the call widget is usually the first to show up after I have unlocked the screen. I am not sharing the screen explicitly through any app.
- wingerlang 5y agoOn iOS it depends. For example, if you are typing in a password-tagged field a screen recording will not display the content+keyboard. I would assume screen sharing follow the same behavior. So basically, it depends..
- deleted 5y ago[deleted]
- TowerTall 5y agoIf your webcam is on and is in use as part of the call and you have positioned it in such a way that they can see what you type on your keyboard. Then yes otherwise no.
- Randolf_Scott 5y agoMobile key-loggers? https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/best-keylogger-for-android/ https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/best-keylogger-for-andro...