At social gatherings, bad actors may use a variety of methods to steal personal information from attendees’ devices. Here are some of the more subtle methods: 1. **Bump-and-Grind**: A thief may deliberately bump into you or others and then take advantage of the opportunity to steal your phone or steal sensitive information. 2. **Card Snipers**: Bad actors may place a bug or other device in a common area, such as a table or wall, and the person who wants your sensitive information may place a nearby credit card or phone card on it. 3. **Wi-Fi Provider Snipping**: An attacker may set up a fake Wi-Fi router at the party and then use your unencrypted traffic to steal your sensitive information. You can protect yourself by using encrypted protocols (such as HTTPS) and verifying Wi-Fi networks (such as checking the speed with the meeting host). 4. **Device Hijacking**: An attacker may secretly access your phone or mobile device to install malware or steal sensitive information. 5. **Bluetooth Snipping**: An attacker may use a security vulnerability to connect to your phone through your Bluetooth and use unencrypted communications to steal sensitive information. 6. **USB-C Port Hoax**: If things get simple, they may use a card or device that hijacks your device and connects a device without being noticed to steal your sensitive information. 7. **Public Computer or Cell Phone Station**: Attackers may set up public computer or cell phone stations to steal your sensitive information. 8. **Hoax.gstatic Hoax**: Sending fake Gmail notifications containing malware or phishing emails may be used to steal sensitive data. 9. **Hidden Camera Hoax**: Criminals may use hidden cameras to capture sensitive information such as passwords, PINs or credit card details. 10. **Phishing Attack**: Attackers may take advantage of your curiosity about sensitive information to provide secure information in order to steal sensitive information. When criminals use tricks to steal phone information, it is a very important step to protect yourself from being harmed. **The best way to prevent criminals**: * Clean up space regularly to reduce potential sources of malware * Make sure your operating system and software are up to date * Use a privacy screen protector * Use a firewall and malware protection * Keep your computer safe because it is always better to be safe than sorry. It's not a good idea to develop good online habits during social gatherings.