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Glossary Term Keylogger

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What is Keylogger?

A keylogger is hardware or software that covertly records keystrokes to steal passwords and sensitive input for theft or surveillance.

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Understanding Keylogger

A keylogger is hardware or software that secretly records a user's keystrokes to capture passwords, messages, and other sensitive input. Software keyloggers often run as stealthy background processes or malware, while hardware variants are physical devices inserted between keyboard and computer; both are used for credential theft, surveillance, and espionage.

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