KEYLOGGING Definition & Meaning

keylogging

or key log·ging

[ kee-law-ging, ‑-��ǲ�-��Բ� ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Computers.

the practice of using a software program or hardware device keylogger to record all keystrokes on a computer keyboard, either overtly as a surveillance tool or covertly as spyware:
Many employers are making use of keylogging to monitor their employees' computer habits.

keylogging

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noun

the practice of covertly recording and monitoring keystrokes made on a remote computer, typically using a dedicated software application or piece of implanted hardware

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Derived Forms

ˈ��ˌ��ǲ��, noun

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of keylogging¹

First recorded in 1990–95; key(stroke) + log ¹; -ing ²

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Also called keylogging, this tool can let administrators know not only how many keystrokes are typed, but everything that’s actually typed, even deleted letters and words.

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Covert keylogging is one way hackers can gain access to passwords and other personal information.

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And bear in mind that there are a lot of technically proficient people who are capable of detecting keylogging if it was built into the operating system.

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He deployed malicious “keylogging” software, stole employees’ log-in credentials and defaced their accounts.

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After an investigation, the company linked the credentials to a hack it suffered in 2015 when hackers were able to insert keylogging code into its software that was capable of reading user’s passwords as they entered them.

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