Keyloggers

introduction to Keyloggers

Key loggers also known as keystroke loggers, may be defined as the recording of the key pressed on a system and saved it to a file, and the that file is accessed by the person using this malware. Key logger can be software or can be hardware. Working: Mainly key-loggers are used to steal password or confidential details such as bank information etc. First key-logger was invented in 1970’s and was a hardware key logger and first software key-logger was developed in 1983. 1. Software key-loggers : Software key-loggers are the computer programs which are developed to steal password from the victims computer. However key loggers are used in IT organizations to troubleshoot technical problems with computers and business networks. Also Microsoft windows 10 also has key-logger installed in it.

Keyloggers and spyware are malicious tools used to monitor and collect sensitive user information. Keyloggers specifically record keystrokes to capture passwords and personal data, while spyware covertly tracks user activities, gathers data, or compromises system security. Both highlight the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect privacy and prevent unauthorized access.

1.1.1 Available Online Tools

S.No

Name of Tool

Open Source / Proprietary

URL

Strengths

Weaknesses

Revealer Keylogger

Proprietary

Revealer

Simple to use, stealthy operation

Limited features in the free version