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Tool for keeping track of the keystrokes on your computer

Tool for keeping track of the keystrokes on your computer

Popular programs in Keyloggers

What is Free Keylogger

The Free Keylogger is a security measure you can use on any computer you have control of. These programs install on any computer to find out what the user is typing, and you can read back that information privately. These programs are often used in offices to prevent workers from being off-task, and the program is helpful in making sure kids are using their computers appropriately.

The Pros Of Using A Keylogger

  • The Keylogger is easy to install securely and secretly. The people who use the computer will not know that you have downloaded the program.
  • You set up the program to send you information from the keyboard privately.
  • The program runs constantly. There is not a single keystroke that the program does not pick up. You get all the information for the computer you are monitoring.
  • The program runs silently on the computer. You do not have to worry about the user finding out the program has been downloaded.

The Cons Of Using A Keylogger

  • The Keylogger is designed to collect information from another computer. You only get the information in large packets. You need to make sure you are ready to sift through the information because the program does not do this for you.
  • You must gain access to the monitored computer if you have a problem with the program. This can be problematic if you have installed the software secretly.
  • The Keylogger can be found if people know where to look. Your secrecy is not guaranteed by the program in any way.

You can monitor your employees when they are at work, or you can monitor your child when you give them their own computer. Keyloggers help with security, but keyloggers can breed distrust is people find out about them.