## What is a Keylogger: Understanding the Mechanism and Threats
**The Basic Mechanism of Keyloggers**
A keylogger is a tool that records keyboard input through software or hardware. This technique, known as keystroke logging, is neutral in itself, but its purpose can make it legal or illegal. While parents may use it to supervise their children's device usage or companies may utilize it to monitor employees' activities during work, cybercriminals abuse it to steal personal information, credit card information, and banking credentials.
**Features and Threats of Hardware Keyloggers**
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View Original**The Basic Mechanism of Keyloggers**
A keylogger is a tool that records keyboard input through software or hardware. This technique, known as keystroke logging, is neutral in itself, but its purpose can make it legal or illegal. While parents may use it to supervise their children's device usage or companies may utilize it to monitor employees' activities during work, cybercriminals abuse it to steal personal information, credit card information, and banking credentials.
**Features and Threats of Hardware Keyloggers**
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