Keystroke logging

A keylogger is a piece of software or computer hardware which records keystrokes on a computer.^[1] Its most common use is in spyware to obtain passwords and credit card details. The government sometimes uses keyloggers to break encryption and to spy on wrong-doers.

Keystroke Logging Media

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A logfile from a software-based keylogger, based on the screen capture above
A hardware-based keylogger
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A connected hardware-based keylogger

References

↑ EN What is a keylogger? The working principles, main features and use cases, keylogger.org

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[1] EN What is a keylogger? The working principles, main features and use cases, keylogger.org

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