Fawne
11-02-2005, 10:08 AM
.Being Keylogged.
Being Keylogged is threatening to you, others and your Computer, and can be so annoying. Yet some people don't even know that they have one or even what one is.
What Is A Keylog?
What Is A Keylog Capable Of?
What Can I Stop It?
How Can I Prevent One From Entering My Computer?
These questions are what I've been trying to find out, with a little help from my Friends.
And i wish to pass this 'Important Information' back to you.
What is a Keylog & It's Capability
A Keylog/Keylogger is a Tiny Email that is sent through into your Computer.
(It depends on what Computer you open that Email on)
You are able to open it without a care in the world, BUT it is able to record all the 'Keystrokes' that you type onto your computer and is automatically sent to the person who sent you the Keylog. It might not seem that bad, but what I told you that :
Your 'Passwords', 'Accounts', 'Credit/Debit Card Details' were known by the person who sent you the Keylog. :o
And also that these can be turned against you. :o
What Can I Do To Stop It
In order to stop a Keylog in it's Tracks (Quarantine It), you need to be sure that you have all your Virus Scanners up to date.
It's also recommended that you have more then one Virus Scanner.
I suggest going on www.webroot.com and downloading 'Spy Seeker'. (Tried it for myself ;))
It is best to also Scan your Computer after everytime you go on the Internet (If your sure you have one) and once a week when it's been removed.
How Can I Prevent One From Entering My Computer?
In order to prevent a Keylogger from entering your Computer you should make sure that your Virus Scanner(s) are always scanning your emails before opening them, and if there are any Emails that your are un-sure of, then you should delete them immediately.
It is HIGHLY Recommended that you get yourself a 'Firewall'.
What Is A Firewall?
Firewalls prevent any Advertising Pop-Ups and Possible Hijackers from entering your Computer.
(This is under your Command)
In my opinion, I would recommend ZoneAlarm.
To check it out go on www.zonelabs.com
This was written to help people out there who may think that they have been Keylogged and also to give advice to people who haven't got a High Security on their Computer. If you need further help visit www.hobtech.net :)
Be Safe.
And also if you have any other 'Recommendations' that you would like to give people, then please don't be afraid to post them in your Comments! :)
x.x.x :) Sakisha :) x.x.x
Being Keylogged is threatening to you, others and your Computer, and can be so annoying. Yet some people don't even know that they have one or even what one is.
What Is A Keylog?
What Is A Keylog Capable Of?
What Can I Stop It?
How Can I Prevent One From Entering My Computer?
These questions are what I've been trying to find out, with a little help from my Friends.
And i wish to pass this 'Important Information' back to you.
What is a Keylog & It's Capability
A Keylog/Keylogger is a Tiny Email that is sent through into your Computer.
(It depends on what Computer you open that Email on)
You are able to open it without a care in the world, BUT it is able to record all the 'Keystrokes' that you type onto your computer and is automatically sent to the person who sent you the Keylog. It might not seem that bad, but what I told you that :
Your 'Passwords', 'Accounts', 'Credit/Debit Card Details' were known by the person who sent you the Keylog. :o
And also that these can be turned against you. :o
What Can I Do To Stop It
In order to stop a Keylog in it's Tracks (Quarantine It), you need to be sure that you have all your Virus Scanners up to date.
It's also recommended that you have more then one Virus Scanner.
I suggest going on www.webroot.com and downloading 'Spy Seeker'. (Tried it for myself ;))
It is best to also Scan your Computer after everytime you go on the Internet (If your sure you have one) and once a week when it's been removed.
How Can I Prevent One From Entering My Computer?
In order to prevent a Keylogger from entering your Computer you should make sure that your Virus Scanner(s) are always scanning your emails before opening them, and if there are any Emails that your are un-sure of, then you should delete them immediately.
It is HIGHLY Recommended that you get yourself a 'Firewall'.
What Is A Firewall?
Firewalls prevent any Advertising Pop-Ups and Possible Hijackers from entering your Computer.
(This is under your Command)
In my opinion, I would recommend ZoneAlarm.
To check it out go on www.zonelabs.com
This was written to help people out there who may think that they have been Keylogged and also to give advice to people who haven't got a High Security on their Computer. If you need further help visit www.hobtech.net :)
Be Safe.
And also if you have any other 'Recommendations' that you would like to give people, then please don't be afraid to post them in your Comments! :)
x.x.x :) Sakisha :) x.x.x