Definition
A Keylogger is a surveillance tool, either hardware or software, that records every keystroke made on a computer, capturing passwords, messages, and other sensitive information typed by the user.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Terms
Malware
Malware (malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or network. Common types include viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits.
Spyware
Spyware is malicious software that secretly monitors user activity, collects personal information, and transmits it to third parties without the user's knowledge or consent.
Credential Stuffing
Credential Stuffing is an automated attack that uses stolen username and password pairs from data breaches to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on other services, exploiting password reuse.
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