how do i detect a keylogger on my computer? how does it get on my computer if no one has access to my computer but me? is there anyway of getting them removed? i have heard some spywares remove them, i run spysweeper and have a virus protector...
2007-03-05 10:02:20 · 7 answers · asked by panama j 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
well if only you use the computer you probably surf internet. those malware things can download to your computer without you noticing them, simply when you click somewhere on a malicious web site or open an attachment from spam email. keyloggers can be detected and removed by antispyware software, spysweeper is perfect for that, but keep it updated;) antivirus shouldn't detect keyloggers as it works with viruses only.
2007-03-05 20:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably can't detect a keylogger by yourself. Most of the time they get into your computer as spyware, unless a parent or other authority installs one to check on what you are doing. If you want to get rid of it quietly, get SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware. Both are free from download.com, and together will clean up your computer and keep it clean if you keep them updated and run them weekly.
http://www.download.com/
2007-03-05 10:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keyloggers can be installed from websites , but that doesn't happen often , most are installed either by a user or a spyware exe file attached to a file you are downloading , and can be a pain in the butt to even know you have one , the best thing to do is have a good firewall installed such as zonealarm where your personal ID can be protected
2007-03-05 10:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot will detect and remove some also avg anti virus free does the same things. I use to use both before I got my new computer. Both work really well and are free. To pay for one get spydoctor.
2007-03-05 10:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Scan with a program like 'KL-detector'. Some sites install them, and sometimes an un-trusting spouse. Or parent.
2007-03-05 10:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton 2007 and McaFee can get rid of them. THey get on your computer threw the internet and record what you type. Even passwords even though you can not see what you are typeing.
2007-03-05 10:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
that will remove and locate not just keylogers, but all viruses
2007-03-05 10:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋