December 28, 2012
In cases of online identity theft, keyloggers play one of the most important roles in the actual act of stealing. If you’ve ever had an online account stolen from you - whether it was for Facebook, Gmail, a forum, or a video game - and you couldn’t explain how it was stolen, then the likely explanation is a keylogger. They’re dangerous, and no one is safe from them. What exactly is a keylogger?
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January 19, 2012
Have you ever been in a situation where you suspect someone has been using your computer, but you just aren't certain who is doing it and what they're actually doing when they're logged in? This situation comes up more often than you might suspect. The computer use may be completely innocent, or the person may actually be trying to poke around your personal files to discover private information about you.
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December 1, 2011
In an ideal world, we’d all be able to keep our computers secure from unauthorized access. That’s not the world we live in however. Roommates snoop, significant others get curious, and family members decide to check up on each other – without permission. If you suspect this is occurring, you can monitor your computer to see how it is being used when you’re away.
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August 29, 2011
Apple does a good job protecting its customers from malware, viruses, and various other mythical beasts on the internet. However, a lot of monitoring software still exists for Mac, and you should know about it. This article is just that - an awareness exercise on four dangerous keyloggers available for the Mac.
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May 23, 2011
As far as I know myself, there have been plenty of times where a virtual keyboard would have been extremely helpful. For example, it is sometimes recommended to use a virtual keyboard when typing in a password for an important website like a bank or Lastpass in order to eliminate the chances of keylogging software [...]
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May 13, 2011
Keyloggers are one of the most well known and feared security threats on computers today. There are many ways to protect against keyloggers, however, and ensure that you don't become a victim of identify theft or have to deal with any lesser hassle, like a hijacked World of Warcraft account. While no defense is perfect, these steps improve your chances.
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June 21, 2010
Does this sound familiar? That’s because we’ve featured Elite Keylogger in a previous giveaway. The app was so popular that we had to have it make a second appearance. This time, we’re bumping up the prize by giving out 20 copies of Widestep Security’s Elite Keylogger 4.7 PRO worth $1980 (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 32-bit compatible). This [...]
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March 22, 2010
Have you ever wanted to ensure your children aren’t giving out personal information online? Even if you’ve had a lengthy discussion with them about staying safe online, a child may not realize just how much information they’re giving out. Or are you an employer who wants to monitor the work habits of your employees? These [...]
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March 19, 2009
A relationship is not always the easiest thing in the world to manage, and when you suspect your spouse of cheating, life can be very difficult. Are you being overly paranoid? Are you seeing signs of infidelity where none exists? While it should always be a last resort, it is possible to spy on your [...]
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January 9, 2009
Today, Paypal is one of the most popular methods of making a financial transaction on the Internet. Unfortunately, it also remains one of the easiest systems to infiltrate for a hacker. This is why it’s important for every Paypal user to understand how to keep your Paypal account safe. Knowledge is power – and if [...]
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July 30, 2008
In my capacity as “the guy who knows something about computers”, I occasionally get a phone call from a frantic friend or acquaintance to come round and help them fix their computer. Their problems normally come about because they’d thought they’d see what would happen if they deleted the “Windows” folder or because they thought [...]
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May 15, 2008
OK you have your top antivirus program to keep your system files virus-free and a firewall software to block hackers from connecting to your computer. You think that’s enough? Think again. Both a firewall and an anti-virus protect your PC from known malware they can identify. But what about programs that look completely normal but [...]
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November 16, 2006
Keyloggers are nasty spyware tools that spy on your keyboard, they record whatever keys you press over a session and send this data over to someone else. Most of spyware removal tools can do a good job at detecting these parasites, however as any other malicious scripts keyloggers evolve rapidly and sometimes can go undetected. [...]
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