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Spyware Glossary
Adware | Anti-spyware software | Browser Hijacker | Cookie (or Adware Cookie) | Dialer | Drive-by-download | Encryption | Firewall | Information Privacy | Keylogger | Layered Socket Provider (LSP) | Operating System | Personally Identifiable Information (PII) | Privacy | Privacy Policy | Remove me | Shareware | Spam |Spyware |System Monitor |Trojan Horse |Virus | Worm |
Keylogger
A keylogger is a type of system monitor that has the ability to record all keystrokes on your computer. Therefore, a keylogger can record and log your e-mail conversations, chat room conversations, instant messages, and any other typed material. They have the ability to run in the background, hiding their presence.
Worst case scenario: A third party may be able to view your personal conversations and may gain access to private information such as your usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or your Social Security number.
