A Windows keylogger is software that secretly records all keyboard input on a Windows computer. It logs each keystroke to monitor user activity without consent.
A Windows keylogger is a type of monitoring software that covertly records all keyboard strokes made on a Windows computer or device. It logs each and every key that is pressed in order to capture sensitive information such as passwords, emails, messages, and documents typed by the user.
Keyloggers work by installing in the background of a Windows operating system and then silently tracking keyboard input. The keystroke logs are either stored locally on the infected device or transmitted to a remote location. The keylogging is completely invisible to the user.
Keyloggers are often used as spyware or by cybercriminals to steal confidential data like login credentials, financial information, or trade secrets from a target Windows system. The illicitly obtained keyboard logs may then be used for identity theft, cyberstalking, extortion, or other malicious purposes.
Some signs that a Windows keylogger may be installed include decreased device performance, unknown programs running in the system tray or background, and passwords or data breaches. However, advanced keyloggers are designed to be difficult to detect. Only anti-virus scans, active monitoring of system processes, and other security practices can effectively uncover a covert Windows keylogging program.