Keyloggers – What do They do?

Keyloggers are some of the most dangerous types of Spyware that your system could be infected with. A Keylogger is small almost invisible and undetectable program that often finds its way to computers of unsuspecting user. Once infected the computer works as a relay station submitting all of your keystrokes to the software, thus providing the owner with access to a large range of information you often access when using your computer, most programs will work even if you are not connected to the Internet all the time. (It will send the gathered information as soon as you go online). Once infected the hacker will have continued access to your computer, most of your files and your personal information including passwords to your home banking, credit card information and other financial information often leading to missing funds or other criminal activity. In less harmful instances, it could be access to your social media accounts, Cloud based information and other online services where you enter a password.

Keyloggers are practically impossible to detect and remove manually, and even with the help of advanced Antispyware- and Antivirus programs, it is often a large task, since Keyloggers continually adapts itself to combat Antispyware- and Antivirus programs. Anti Explorator is a program specifically designed to combat any form of Spyware infecting your system. Anti Explorator is collaborating with a large network of companies in the Online Security Industry thus constantly updating Anti Explorator to handle even the most advanced Keyloggers. With Anti Explorator you and your personal information is protected 24/7 against Keyloggers.

One thing to note though is that not all Keyloggers necessarily are malicious (it is however often the case!). It’s very important to be able to tell the difference between the two types of Keyloggers and their functions. Some Keyloggers offers the possibility to monitor the use of the computer ensuring that children and other users of the computer are using it safely.

What does a Keylogger actually do?

• The ability to register any typing done on your keyboard. Many Keyloggers remains hidden on your computer until you do something specific. This could be browsing the Internet, using your mail client or other services requiring typing your password. After this your personal information is stolen.
• Some advanced Keyloggers have the ability to screenshot anything you are doing when using your computer, in these cases not using your keyboard is NOT enough to evade data being stolen. In these cases, only using the mouse will NOT make you safe.
• Keyloggers are often attached to Rootkits and this makes their presence extremely difficult to detect.

How can I locate a Keylogger?

Less advanced versions of Keyloggers can be quite easy to detect be using a simple method of locating the active program. Removing keyloggers is the most crucial and in many cases almost impossible task, since the program could be infecting a large number of files on your system.

To detect a Keylogger you will have to activate your Task Manager and click on Processes. Here you will find a complete of all running programs and services being used by your System.

How can I remove a Keylogger?

The most commonly used method is using software specifically designed to handle Keyloggers. Program such as Anti Explorator uses advanced antispyware technology to quickly detect, locate and remove even the most advanced versions of Keyloggers. In order to ensure a safe system we would recommend scanning your computer with Anti Explorator at least once a week or more. Anti Explorator comes with a wide range of settings to fit your specific needs.

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