KEY LOGGER

DEFINATION
A key logger is a type of surveillance software
(considered to be either software or spyware) that
has the capability to record every keystroke you
make to a log file, usually encrypted. A key logger
recorder can record instant messages, e-mail, and
any information you type at any time using your
keyboard..

So whenever you enter anything on your computer with

keyboard it will go to the key logger which secretly records
everything you type.

For example: Usernames, passwords, credit card details email

id.

There are two types of key loggers

1.Software key logger

2.Physical Key logger

A Physical Key logger

Software Key logger is a secret program which is either installed

or hidden inside a pc to record all the key strokes. Whereas the
physical key logger is a hardware component which is attached
with keyboard or inside the computer hardware system. Hackers
install these key loggers in cyber cafes to steal information from
the public.