With over a decade of writing experience in the field of technology, Chris has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Reader's Digest, IDG's PCWorld, Digital Trends, and MakeUseOf. Chris has personally written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times-and that's just here at How-To Geek. A jealous spouse concerned about their husband or wife cheating might install a keylogger on their computer to keep tabs on them - it's not necessarily a good thing, but it happens.Ĭhris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. A protective parent might go beyond typical parental controls and install software that includes a keylogger, allowing them to see everything their child types. Keystroke-logging software may also be installed by someone close to you. Keyloggers are a popular form of malware because they allow criminals to steal credit card numbers, passwords, and other sensitive data. If your computer becomes compromised, the malware may include a keylogger or function as a Trojan that downloads the keylogger along with other harmful software. Most keyloggers on average computers arrive as malware.
How a Keylogger Would Get On Your Computer
Hardware keyloggers are perfect for corporate espionage. Keyloggers are generally installed by malware, but they may also be installed by protective parents, jealous spouses, or employers who want to monitor their employees.
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