keylogger
Hi Guys. Today i tell you most useful intrusting and most famous hacking tool.You might have heard about keyloggers but really don't know what they are reading this article will clear your mind.First i tell you what is keylogger. A keylogger is a hardware device or a software program that records the real time activity of a computer user including the keyboard keys they press.
Keyloggers are used in IT organizations to troubleshoot technical problems with computers and business networks. Keyloggers can also be used by a family (or business) to monitor the network usage of people without their direct knowledge. Finally, malicious individuals may use keyloggers on public computers to steal passwords or credit card information.Some keylogger software is freely available on the Internet, while others are commercial or private applications.Most keyloggers allow not only keyboard keystrokes to be captured but also are often capable of collecting screen captures from the computer. Normal keylogging programs store their data on the local hard drive, but some are programmed to automatically transmit data over the network to a remote computer or Web server.Keyloggers are sometimes part of malware packages downloaded onto computers without the owners' knowledge. Detecting the presence of a keylogger on a computer can be difficult. So-called anti-keylogging programs have been developed to thwart keylogging systems, and these are often effective when used properly.
How it can harm you ?
- It can be used by your enemy or friend to get sensitive information such as your username and password, Bank credit card details etc.
- Example: You login in to your Facebook account from a computer in which keylogger is install then your username and password will be captured.
There are two types of keylogger hardware keylogger and software keylogger. Software keylogger is install in your computer where as a Hardware keylogger is attached to your keyboard. Looking at below images will clear your mind.Types of keyloggers
HARDWARE KEYLOGGER
SOFTWARE KEYLOGGER
Update your Windows Version. This is probably the most important of all. Windows is known to release new security updates every 1-2 days along with updates to windows defender. Never risk your safety and get the most up-to-date version of Windows.How to Protect yourself from keyloggers ?
Install an antivirus. Anti viruses are essential for all computers for safety and security. This will prevent your computer from getting viruses. Scan regularly with it. Some good antiviruses are Norton Antivirus, McAfee Antivirus, and Kaspersky antivirus. If you cannot afford them, download Avast! antivirus or AVG antivirus (both are free).
- Never use your online banking from cyber cafe. If you want to use then you can try this method. open notepad and type anything Then copy and paste each word that comes in your username or password.
- You can even use above method to protect your Facebook profile, yahoo or Gmail id.
- When you enter cyber cafe make sure that no hardware device is attached to keyboard wire. Its look something similar to above image.
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