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Keyloggers

OUTLINEKeyloggers.Hardware Keyloggers.Software Keyloggers.Prevention.Conclusion.

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What Is Keylogger?

A keylogger is a program that runs in the background or hardware, recording all the keystrokes.

so that the person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored

keyloggers can be hardware installed to a computer or software that is used to collect sensitive information.

Hardware Keyloggers These small devices connect directly on the end of a keyboard

to the port on the computer and look rather unassuming.3 Types can be seen.

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Software Keyloggers Software keyloggers track system , collect keystroke data within the

target operating system , store them on disk or in remote location , and send them to the attacker who installed the keyloggers.

PreventionThere are several ways to prevent Keyloggers : Anti-Virus/Spyware & Firewalls. Automatic Form Fillers. Alternative Keyboard Layouts. On screen Keyboards

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Conclusion A keylogger is a type of surveillance software or Hardware

Devics that has the capability to record every keystroke. A keylogger recorder can record instant messages , e-mail,

and any information you type at any time using your keyboard.

The log file created by the keylogger can then be sent to a specified receiver.

There are two types of keyloggers namely Hardware Keyloggers & Software Keyloggers.

There have Several Measures can be taken to protect against keyloggers.

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