What is a keylogger?

Spyware that records your keystrokes.

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  1. A tool that fixes keyboards
  2. A type of password manager
  3. Spyware that records your keystrokes ✔

Why: Keyloggers record what you type, letting attackers harvest usernames and passwords.

Huh, didn't know that: Keyloggers record what you type, letting attackers harvest usernames and passwords.

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A keylogger listens to every tap you make.
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References

Answer: Spyware that records your keystrokes. Keyloggers record what you type, letting attackers harvest usernames and passwords.

  1. Computer security en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
    keyloggers, which record all of a user's keyboard inputs
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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