The 'righteous' keyloggers

The 'righteous' keyloggers are keyloggers that have a way of expressing themselves 'in great clarity'.

Most have common features such as displaying their name in ' Program Files ', putting their activity icon in the clock tray, can easily detect its activity in their ' Applications ' tab. ' Windows Task Manager ', not equipped with an underground operation mode, can be easily removed . Here are eight keylogger programs that are currently in the "mainstream" category.

a. 1-ACT Computer Spy 2006 : default installation directory named Only PCTools All-in-One1-ACT Computer Spy 2006 ; executable file named AdvKeylog.exe ; Export the keyboard activity log information as an XML file and contain these files in ' User ' located in the installation directory.

These XML files are named as : FilesLog (containing all information about file impact); KeysLog (contains all information when impacting on the keyboard); MailsLog (contains all information when using e-mail '; PrintersLog (contains information related to using the printer); URLslog (contains information related to web surfing).

b. Activity Keylogger: has the default installation directory named Activity Keylogger ; executable file named actik.exe ; save the keystrokes from the keyboard as HTM files ( chats.htm, clipboard.htm, keystrokes.htm, screenshots.htm, websites.htm ) and take screenshots in JPG format; The information recorded is placed in 'Log' located in the installation directory.

c. Stealth Keylogger: installed in a folder named MSK ; executable file named msk.exe ; creating a file containing keyboard information in HTM format placed in a 'deep' folder is C: Documents and SettingsUserLocal SettingsTemp ; Use the default hotkey combination Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M.

d. A + Stealth Keylogger: This keylogger application is extremely hidden in the C: Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSystemKey folder ; The executable file is named SystemKey.exe ; Use the default hotkey combination Ctrl + Shift + Alt + S to hide it; take a screenshot as a JPG file, record the keyboard operation as an 'unknown' XMM file and hide all in the default folder 'Logs' located in its installation directory.

This keylogger is a bit "venomous" in that it automatically hides itself too much without the need for the installer's intervention.

e. A-one Home Looker: the default installation folder name is A-one Home Looker ; executable file named VideoCap.exe ; Use the default hotkey combination Ctrl + Alt + S to hide it; has the ability to automatically send screenshots to an optional e-mail address; take screenshots in JPG file format, record keyboard operation as TXT file and hide all in a folder that users choose.

f. SpyAgent: The default installation directory name is Spytech SoftwareSpytech SpyAgent; The executable file name is sysdiag.exe; use hotkey combination Ctrl + Shift + Alt + M to hide it; being able to send recorded information to an e-mail; record keyboard operation as TXT and JPG files in the installation folder.

g. The PC Detective Pro: installs a folder called Common FilesThe PC Detective Pro ; The executable file is named Viewer.exe ; export the recorded files of computer operation in the form of TXT, take screenshots in JPG format and contain these files in the default folder is C: Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft SharedDAOPCD ; Use the default hotkey combination Ctrl + Shift + F8 to hide it.

hour. XP Keylogger: the default installation directory name is XP Keylogger ; The executable file is named services.exe ; Export computer activity log files as HTM and save in 'Logs' located in the program installation folder.

In addition to these commercial keyloggers, there are also a number of 'specialized software for parents' to 'manage children' or 'home computer management' . But in fact, it is all both of them are sophisticated keylogger tools, which can be exploited by bad guys to take away the personal information of innocent users.

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