eavesdrop

Quantum cryptography offers a promising defense by using the rules of quantum physics to secure communication against eavesdropping.

Who has the capacity to eavesdrop on a cellphone chat between top Russian and American officials?

As Ms. Picasso puts it: “There’s a lot of chatter going on between these works—like we’re eavesdropping at a party.”

“Timothy, are you still there? Don’t pretend otherwise, I know how you like to eavesdrop.”

Under normal circumstances she might have objected to letting the children stuff themselves with cake before dinner, but the prospect of eavesdropping on the Ashtons was so deliciously tempting, she let it pass.