Please note that the threat of the device is hidden.

Be aware of the threat of hidden keystroke-logging devices
Please note that the threat of the device is hidden.

Date: September 20 th, 2007
Date: 2007-09-20

Blogger: Mike Mullins
Blog: Mike Mullins
Translation: endurer 1st-
Category: spyware, malware, Security Solutions
Category: spyware, malware, and Security Solutions

Http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security? P = 291 & tag = NL. e101

Keystroke loggers are a participant ly dangerous security threat because users typically don't realize they're even there. learn about the different versions of keystroke loggers, and get tips for protecting your organization and your users from this threat.
The record makers are especially dangerous security threats because even if they exist, users are not aware of them. Let's take a look at the different versions of the record makers and get some tips to protect organizations and users from this threat.
Endurer Note: 1. Learn about: vt. Learn (know)

More and more people have made the switch to using the Internet for personal tasks-online bill paying and shopping are just two examples. but while companies tout the convenience of using the web for such purposes, the security threats continue to mount.
More and more people are turning to the Internet to fulfill their individual needs-online payment and shopping are two examples. However, security threats continue to grow when companies use websites to make it easier for customers.
Endurer Note: 1. Personal task: self-developed question
 
That's why user education is so important. teaching users best practices for being safe on the Web can help mitigate some of these threats. but it's also important that users understand the full extent of the risks.
This is why user education is so important. Teach users the best security habits on their websites to help mitigate such threats. However, it is also important for users to understand the maximum possible range of risks.

For example, using an encrypted link (I. E ., HTTPS rather than http) to access bank or e-mail online is a good way to encrypt the transmission of private information as it flows guest ss the Internet. however, it's vital to remember that the encryption process doesn't take place until the information leaves the machine. this creates a vulnerability that some people may not be aware of-keystroke logging.
For example, using encrypted links (such as HTTPS instead of HTTP) to access online banking or email is a good way to encrypt the transmission of personal information over the Internet. However, it is important to remember that the encryption process takes effect only when the information leaves the machine. This creates a defect that some people may not be aware of-the hit key record.
Endurer Note: 1. Flow runner SS: vt. Flow Through (flow along...)

Keystroke loggers are a dangerous security threat, special because-like other forms of spyware-the user can't detect their presence. let's look at the different versions of keystroke loggers and discuss what you can do to protect your organization and your users from this threat.
Record-makers are dangerous security threats, especially because, like other types of spyware, users cannot detect their presence. Let's take a look at different versions of the record makers and discuss what measures you can take to protect organizations and users from this threat.

Keystroke loggers are available in either software or hardware versions. They can store everything a user types without the user ever knowing they're even there.
The key recorder has a software or hardware version. They can save everything you input without knowing it exists.

Some of the more clever software versions can even operate without antivirus or AntiSpyware tools, such as Ad-aware or spy sweeper, flagging them. even worse, nothing can detect a hardware keystroke logger, which can capture usernames and passwords as you log into your machine.
Some more clever software versions can be manipulated without anti-virus or anti-spyware tools, such as Ad-aware or spy sweeper marking them. Worse, you cannot detect a hardware key recorder, which can capture the user name and password when you log on to the machine.

Software keystroke loggers, such as cyberspy software, intercept data as the user types. They typically store that data in hidden encrypted files on the user's computer.
Software recorder, such as cyberspy software, intercepts data when a user inputs it. They usually store data in hidden encrypted files on users' computers.
Endurer Note: 1. Cyberspy is a computer information spyware software that records all input and viewed emails, chat records, website records, key-hit attacks, passwords, applications, and opened documents, or even desktop; all secrets cannot be escaped."

When malicious hackers want to access this file, all they have to do is start the program, which allows them to read everything the user has typed since the program activated. some of these programs even sort the data according to the active window at the time of data entry and then categorize the information (e.g ., web sites, e-mail, etc .).
When a malicious hacker wants to access this file, all they need to do is start the program, which allows them to read all the stuff that the user has entered since the program was activated. Some such programs even classify data based on the activity window during data input, and then classify information (such as websites and emails ).

Most antivirus and antispyware programs will miss software keystroke loggers, so how can you protect against these sneaky devices? Fortunately, there are some programs designed for this specific task. For example, spycop and snoopfree software are both software programs specifically designed to detect software keystroke loggers.
Most anti-virus and anti-spyware programs will miss software record-makers. How do you defend against these mean devices? Fortunately, there are some programs designed for this particular task, such as spycop and snoopfree software, which are specially designed to detect software record makers.
Endurer Note: 1. Official website of spycop: http://spycop.com/
2. Official snoopfree Website: http://www.snoopfree.com/

On the other hand, hardware keystroke loggers, such as keyghost, are undetectable by any software. these keystroke loggers are physical devices that sit between the keyboard and the computer-connecting the keyboard with the keyboard port on the computer.
On the other hand, hardware key recorder, such as keyghost, cannot be detected by software. These key record makers are special devices located between the keyboard and the computer-use the computer keyboard interface to connect the keyboard.

Some companies actually encrypt keyboards with built-in keystroke loggers, which means there's no way to exactly ally detect them. these keystroke loggers have built-in memory chips that can capture a year or more of typing. retrieval of that information requires typing a preset random-character sequence that brings up a menu of commands.
Some companies actually sell keyboards with built-in hit key recorder, which means they cannot detect them visually. These record makers have built-in memory chips that can capture one year or more input. To retrieve this information, enter the preset random character sequence to bring up the command menu.

While there's no available software to detect hardware keystroke loggers, You can take steps to defend your systems. tell users to always lock their computers when they're away, and ask that they don't surf the Internet with an account that has administrative rights-I. E ., the rights to install software on the computer.
Although there is no software for the hardware key recorder, you can take the following steps to protect the system. Tell users to always lock their computers when they leave and tell them not to use accounts with administrative permissions, such as those with software installation permissions, to surf the Internet.

Final Thoughts
Conclusion

Keystroke logging is an invasion of privacy and stands on questionable legal grounds. However-just like viruses, worms, and rootkits-that doesn't stop their availability and distribution.
The key-hitting record infringes on personal privacy and challenges the law. However-like viruses, worms, and rootkits-they cannot be used or transmitted.

That's why it's more important than ever to arm your users with knowledge and best practices. In addition, tell them to think twice about using a public computer to access private information.
This is why it is more important to arm users with knowledge and best practices than before. Also, tell them to reconsider using a public computer to access private information.
 
For a comprehensive list of keystroke loggers, keyloggers.com maintains an updated list of both hardware and software versions sold by a multitude of companies.
Keyloggers.com maintains an updated list of hardware and software versions sold by many companies.

Endurer Note: 1. A multitude of: Many, many

Mike mulrenthas served as an assistant network administrator and a network security administrator for the U. s. secret Service and the Defense Information Systems Agency. he is currently the Director of Operations for the southern theater network operations and security center.