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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of malware can record the keys you press?
A
Adware
B
Spyware
C
Ransomware
D
Catphishing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Keyloggers are a particularly insidious type of spyware that can record and steal consecutive keystrokes (and much more) that the user enters on a device.

Detailed explanation-2: -Keylogging and Keyloggers In a keylogger attack, the keylogger software records every keystroke on the victim’s device and sends it to the attacker. An infamous keylogger attack uses a type of malware called DarkHotel. Hackers target unsecured Wi-Fi at hotels and prompt users to download the software.

Detailed explanation-3: -Key loggers are a form of spyware that capture every keystroke you type; they can send this information to remote servers, where log-in information–including your passwords–can be extracted and used.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is a Keylogger? Keyloggers or keystroke loggers are software programs or hardware devices that track the activities (keys pressed) of a keyboard. Keyloggers are a form of spyware where users are unaware their actions are being tracked.

Detailed explanation-5: -Keyloggers A keylogger is a type of spyware that monitors user activity. Keyloggers have legitimate uses; businesses can use them to monitor employee activity and families may use them to keep track of children’s online behaviors.

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