GLOSSARY / Keylogger

What is Keylogger?

Software or hardware that records keystrokes to capture passwords and other sensitive input.

Software keyloggers are often bundled with trojans; hardware keyloggers are physical devices placed inline with a keyboard. Captured data is exfiltrated to the attacker.

They are a common component of info-stealer malware.

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