FAQ On Keyloggers - A Complete Guide
I have written a few articles on Keyloggers , Yet i get lot of comments and emails from readers asking me various doubts and clarifications, so to clear them. i have started a new section in my blog FAQ i have compiled and answered all frequently asked questions about key loggers
FAQ On Keyloggers - A Complete Keylogger Guide
1. What is A Keylogger
A keylogger also called as spy software is a small program that monitors each and every keystroke a user types on a specific computer’s keyboard. A keylogger program can be installed in just a few seconds and once installed, you are only a step away from getting the target password and other sensitive data.
2. What Are The Types Of Keyloggers
Software Keyloggers
Hardware Keyloggers
3. How Keylogger Works
Basically once when a Keylogger is installed on a PC, it starts operating in the background it captures the keystrokes typed by the victim some advanced Keyloggers even capture screen shots and sends them to the attacker via Email , FTP etc
4. What is The Use Of Keyloggers
Since Keyloggers capture every keystroke and its stealth (Invisible) Its mainly used for monitoring children, Spouse , Workers . It is also used by hackers to Hack email accounts , Face book Accounts etc
5. Do I need any special knowledge to install and use the keylogger?
No, now a days Keyloggers are very user friendly, Can be used by anyone who has basic knowledge of Computers
6. Can the victim detect it's presence once key logger is installed in his/her computer?
This depends on the Keylogger which you use, usually Free Keyloggers are easily detected by Av's. To my knowledge the once which are not detected are Sniper spy, realtimeSpy , Win spy and more..
7. Can Victim Trace Back Me After i install the Keylogger in His/Her computer
No, its impossible to trace you back
8. Which is the Best Keylogger
Today, there exists hundreds of key loggers in the market and most of them are no more than a scam. So, I have personally tested some of the top keyloggers and concluded Sniper Spy as the best one And as an alternative You can use Win spy
9. Why Sniper Spy ?
Sniper spy eliminates the need for Physical Access Not only that it has some of most advanced features such as live Monitoring , bypass Firewalls, Record Scree shots etc. It has its own server where all the victim logs get stored thus eliminating the need of third party Email Accounts Or FTP Accounts , People who have already used key loggers will know the use of this, usually ordinary key loggers use GMail or ymail for Receiving logs lately GMail have started banning email accounts which are being used for receiving key logs
10. How Sniper Spy Works
After you purchase Sniper spy, you’ll be able to create the installation module using an easy set-up program. You need to email this module to the remote user as an attachment.When the remote user runs the module it’ll get installed silently and monitoring process will begin. The keystrokes are captured and uploaded to the Sniper Spy servers continuously.You can login to your Sniper spy account (you get this after purchase) to see the logs which contains the password.
11. I don’t have physical access to the target computer. Can I still use Sniper Spy?
Yes you can! Sniper Spy supports remote instillation feature which allows you to remotely install the program on any PC even if you have no physical access to it. For remote installation, all you need to do is just place the module in a .zip/.rar file and send it as an attachment to the target email address (for which you need the password).
12. What if the antivirus prevents me from sending an email attachment?
Instead of sending the key logger as an email attachment, it is recommended that you place the file in .ZIP/.RAR format and upload it to www.fileden.com. After uploading, just send the direct download link to the victim via email. Once he downloads the file from this link and run it, the keylogger will get installed automatically.
13. Can I install Sniper Spy on a local computer?
If you need to install to your local computer instead of your remote computer, then the process is simple. Simply navigate to the folder in which you saved your module. Double-click the module file name to execute it. Nothing will appear on the screen but the software gets installed silently.
Hope This FAQ guide helps you to understand what is keylogger & how it work.
Note: This tutorial is only for Educational Purposes, I did not take any responsibility of any misuse.