How can I tell if someone has put a tracer on my laptop? Will there be a program on my computer, or can they do it from their own using my e-mail address?
2006-06-13 07:45:32 · 7 answers · asked by aboyd1542 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, its possible. There are programs called "Keyloggers" which can work as background process, can save the keystrokes and can send them as email to the email address specified in the configuration files. Most Antivirus and Spyware busters are capable of detecting these kinds but its not possible always.
If you are using a latest operating system from Microsoft and an experienced user, then you can try checking the processes or programs running by invoking Task Manager (Press Ctrl-Alt-Del, then click on Task Manager).
2006-06-13 08:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by aruntechguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mmm, but some keyloggers can hide themselves pretty well. If you have cause to think you have this, it may pay to have your system checked by a pro, or backup you're main files and do a reinstall. If you've used a Sony music disk on your PC and agreed to the EULA that installs "enhanced Content" on your PC, you may be especially vulnerable, due to an easily exploited rootkit installed by Sony, which allows a hacker to compleatly hide malicious software.
2006-06-13 18:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by dragonfuror 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called keylogger which is monitors all your keystrokes to have 1 of these installed on your pc u would need to have open a download/file etc..
as long as u have an uptodate firewall and antivirus along with spyware scanner programs u should be fine.
2006-06-13 14:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be like a small chip inside your computer near the connection of your keyboard inside.. I've heard of these being put into laptops.
2006-06-13 14:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if they have installed a keystroke logger, they would have had to send you a file which you opened in email. that allowed a script to run and install it, or they would have had to some over and install it.
there are also inline devices that can be installed to your keyboard and computer to log keystrokes. check your keyboard cord, see if its directly into the computer or into some other device first. it will be small.
2006-06-13 14:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by digital genius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download and use a firewall and the info will not be sent out. The firewall will let you know which program is accessing this info, then you can delete it.
2006-06-13 14:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by Blues Eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
logmein.com
2006-06-13 14:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by לבי במזרח... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋