What are Keyloggers?

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Hardware Keyloggers

Are typically small devices that you place in line between the keyboard and the physical computer.

Keystrokes

Everything going into the computer from your keyboard

Scanners

How to avoid keylogging?

Software Keylogger

Is a program that is installed on the PC to track keystrokes

Firewall

Is a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software which limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the Internet. It is a tool that provides security to a network against unauthorized access from the Internet or other outside networks

Spyware

Is also known as Spybot or tracking software. It is usually packaged with spyware that is an executable.

Penetration Testing

Is also referred to as ethical hacking; however, the validity of the term "ethical hacker" is debated still today.

Ultimate Keylogger

Is an example of a software-based keylogger for a Windows operating system. It can also be utilized to monitor computer activity such as specific applications or events that occur.

What is a Keylogger

Saves Keystrokes


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