{"id":40465,"date":"2025-06-19T09:41:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/?p=40465"},"modified":"2025-06-19T09:41:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:41:39","slug":"what-is-keylogger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/what-is-keylogger\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a keylogger\u2013Everything Explained","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

A keylogger is a tool\u2014either software or hardware\u2014that secretly records everything you type on your keyboard. It sends this info to a hacker through a remote server. The hacker can then look through your keystrokes to find things like usernames and passwords, which they use to break into your private accounts or systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keylogger software can sometimes do more than just track your typing\u2014it may also record video or sound using your device\u2019s camera or mic, and even copy text you\u2019ve cut or copied. In this article, we\u2019ll explain what keyloggers are, how to spot them, and how to get rid of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Does a Keylogger Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Keyloggers are made to catch everything you type on a computer. Hardware keyloggers do this by being physically attached to your keyboard, while software keyloggers work from inside the computer, listening for every time a key is pressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides just recording keystrokes, some keyloggers can also collect other private information. For example, they might turn on your webcam to record video or use your microphone to capture sound without you knowing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Keyloggers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Keyloggers can be set up in a few different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n