keystroke logger

joby1

Hi,
I know this is a bit of an odd one but cant think of anywhere else i can find out.
I have heard theres something called a keystroke logger you can get up on your computor but have'nt a clue how to find it.
thanks in advance
Joby x

natlol

You should have a look at some popular free downloading sites such as downloads.com. A keylogger is a piece of software that can be installed that will capture keystrokes and save them into a text file. Obviously they are useful for getting usernames and passwords which is obviously unethical. Installing a suitable keylogger can be hard as someone with even limited experience can detect a basic one with little checks.

Are you willing to share the reason as to why you wish to do this?

esuhl

natlol wrote: »

A keylogger is a piece of software...

It can be hardware too - such as a device that sits between the keyboard and PS/2 or USB port.

natlol

Apologies, yes you're right they can be hardware as well - I typed it in a rush and assumed the op was talking about software.

esuhl wrote: »

It can be hardware too - such as a device that sits between the keyboard and PS/2 or USB port.

Stompa

If using IE then it's probably simpler to get a viewer to view the contents of the index.dat file (which retains the full browsing history even when the user thinks they've cleared it).

paddyrg

What result are you trying to achieve? To log somebody else's usage of your computer, or you suspect there is a keylogger spying on you? If there is one on your machine, it won't be obvious and you don't just turn it off. If you feel you need to monitor usage of your own machine, there are better solutions...

twinkle1981_2

I installed one on my PC a couple years ago to catch my (ex) OH cheating with a girl online.

Think it was called acespy or something.

shaun_from_Africa

There are various types available such as this basic plug in module

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LM-Technologies-USB-Keyboard-Logger/dp/B000WPCRQS


and this one that instally a small "snooping" program on the computer, and allows you to download everything that was typed or viewed on it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Up-SpyCobra-Computer-Security-Surveillance/dp/B001RLQXG6/ref=pd_cp_ce_3

Browntoa

or is the OP asking how to find if there is a keylogger on their PC ??

free4440273

A scan with MBAM might be worth your while too ////

joby1

Hi thanks for the replys
I was looking to install one on my own pc, its nothing underhand just for a bit of reassurance and will be removed as soon as i feel ok about the situation.
Cheers Joby x