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Keylogger

Threats

Phishing Malware Spyware Password Leak

Keystroke capture malware or monitoring component.

Definition

Keyloggers record keystrokes at the OS or application level and exfiltrate captured data, often used for credential theft.

In plain English Keystroke capture malware or monitoring component.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It bypasses encryption by capturing secrets before they are protected in transit.

Example

Example: OS-level hook capturing login credentials and sending them to a C2 server.