Keylogger…What Is It and What Does It Do?

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Written By Patti Smerk

Keyloggers are programs that capture everything you type. Passwords, credit card numbers, the webpages, answers to security questions – all by logging your keyboard strokes. The program is installed on your computer, usually through some form of spyware, and records what you type. All of this is then sent to the the bad guys use it to in a number of their bad guys ways.

But is there a time when a keylogger could be used for good? Yep. IT departments use programs like keyloggers for troubleshooting. Some companies started using them more with the increase in work from home to monitor employee activity. Ok, the term "for good" is up for debate here. Parents can use them to see what their kids are up to online. It wouldn't surprise me if some kids are using keyloggers to keep an eye on their parents...Just sayin'...

Remember keeping your anti-virus program up to date and running frequent scans will increase your odds of finding and removing keyloggers.

Please let us know if you are interested in having Simplex-IT do an Assessment to see if your anti-virus programs are finding and removing keyloggers!

Patti Smerk

About Patti Smerk

Simplex-IT, Chief Operating Officer:

Patti is the COO at Simplex-IT. She has an array of qualifications and experience including a PMP (Project Management Professional certification), a BS in Computer Science and Information Systems, and an MBA with a focus on Project Management and Organizational Development. Having grown up in the IT world, she gained valuable experience working in internal IT for a manufacturing company, handling roles from help desk to systems analysis. She then went into software and technical training, followed by IT consulting for local small to mid-sized clients, and eventually government consulting and large scale enterprise project management. Seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to make more of a direct impact locally, Patti joined Simplex-IT in 2014 . With her strategic vision and IT expertise, Patti ensures operational success as the COO, and enjoys driving teams towards shared goals.

Connect with Patti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattismerk

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