Keylog!! Has It Happened To You?

[Fawne]

.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.
And also that these can be turned against you.

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

[AJC2004]

Good advice! I suggest that if you dont have a virus scanner at the moment to get one now.. I have heard that AVG.7.0 is a good one.

[Matty]

Great article rep added

[Lµke]

Yer and also if you dont have a anti-virus or firewall
www.bullguard.com offers a free 2 month trial

[G-flow]

Wow, Thats a great Article, well done

[Mined]

Great Article, its good for people to warn others

[Dave,]

I suggest going here and getting this keylogger remover form microsfot. It is really good.

[Mentor]

How come you mention spy ware, and dont mention the 2 biggist and most well reconised syware removal tools of them all?
(keylogger is a spyware type)

Lavasoft Adaware, very effect and has free version
Spybot search and destroy, looka cheep but is one of the best at what it does, compleatly free.

ps, avg and zone alarm are good combintion

Also bull gaurd is bull. you may as well just install spyware on to your pc.

fire walls stop unwated connectiosn to the internet, they have no effect on pop up spawners, they unlikly to stop browser hyjacks as well.
mainly becuse ethats not there job, they stop exstranl attacts most teh things you listed are intenal attacks form stuff thats alredy gotoon on to your pc.

[Fawne]

I'd have to dis-agree with you on one thing Mentor.

ZoneAlarm firewall prevents pop-ups and advertisements and harmful websites that are under your control.

It enables you to allow or deny that website from being seen or entering your computer.
That's why i recommended it.

[Seacat]

Thats very good and thoughtful :p *Rep Added* Well done!