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How to Detect Keyloggers in Windows Systems

Keyloggers are a dangerous security threat which can easily target even up-to-date computers. Their aim is to monitor your keystrokes and expose that private data to hackers and surveillance agents. While you may use anti-keylogger software, it’s far more effective to detect these threats in advance before they do any serious damage. Here are some of the best ways to detect keyloggers in a Windows computer. We will also discuss an advanced preventative technique called “keystroke encryption” that neutralizes even the most sophisticated keyloggers. What are Keyloggers? A keylogger is a piece of software or hardware which monitors the keystrokes entered on a computer/laptop keyboard or mobile device. Hardware keyloggers are inserted using USB or a rogue driver and are easier to detect and remove. The software keyloggers are stealthier in comparison and are sometimes undetectable in the infected system. Unlike regular viruses and Trojans, remote keyloggers do not impact the system perfor...