COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
I include programs such as key loggers, that record and send users keystrokes to the hacker. What am i?
A
Spyware
B
Back doors
C
Trojan Horse
D
Phishing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A keylogger is a type of spyware that monitors and records user keystrokes. They allow cybercriminals to read anything a victim is typing into their keyboard, including private data like passwords, account numbers, and credit card numbers. Some forms of keyloggers can do more than steal keyboard strokes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Keystroke loggers (also known as keyloggers) record the keystrokes typed on a computer’s keyboard. Keystroke loggers record passwords and capture the information before encryption is used on the password.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware is largely invisible software that gathers information about your computer use, including browsing. 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: -Keyloggers are built for the act of keystroke logging-creating records of everything you type on a computer or mobile keyboard. These are used to quietly monitor your computer activity while you use your devices as normal.

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