TechnologyAugust 28, 2026
keylogging
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Definition
The act of secretly recording every keystroke made on a computer or mobile device, often used as a form of spyware to capture sensitive information like passwords or messages.
Etymology
A compound of 'key' (referring to the keys on a keyboard) and 'logging' (the act of keeping a record). The term emerged in the computing era to describe the surveillance practice of tracking input.
In the news
The article mentions keylogging as a specific malicious capability provided by plugins in SilkParasite's modular malware, allowing attackers to monitor a victim's activities.
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