Summary

  • A keylogger is a program that records the keystrokes of a computer user, which can then be used to capture sensitive information such as login credentials or credit card details.
  • There are several anti-keylogging tools available, with examples including Ghostpress, KeyScrambler, Avast and Bitdefender.
  • While antivirus suites offer a more streamlined approach, dedicated anti-keylogging software can offer more specialised protection.
  • It is also recommended to use an authenticator app, such as Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator or 1Password, as this introduces an extra layer of security beyond a password.
  • Authenticator apps produce time-based codes that refresh every 30 seconds, meaning that even if a keylogger has captured a user’s password, a hacker would also need the constantly changing authentication code to access an account.

By Vinayak Guhanarayan

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