Was ist ein Keylogger?
Summary
Keyloggers are a type of surveillance software that records a user's keystrokes and sends the captured data to a third party. While often used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information, they also have legitimate applications in businesses for troubleshooting and employee monitoring, as well as by law enforcement for surveillance.
IFF Assessment
Keyloggers represent a threat to users as they can be used to steal sensitive personal and financial information.
Defender Context
Keyloggers remain a persistent threat, despite their age, and are frequently employed in large-scale cyberattacks. Defenders should be aware of their capabilities to capture sensitive data and implement robust endpoint security solutions, including anti-malware and behavioral analysis, to detect and prevent their deployment.