HACKER Q&A
📣 somanynails

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..


  👤 Randolf_Scott Accepted Answer ✓

👤 TowerTall
If 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.

👤 uberman
Do you see it on your screen? If so, and you are sharing that screen then most likely yes, otherwise no.