How to Protect Yourself From Keyloggers

[Akshay*]

@ Elektrisk


you are correct Keyscammer is also a wonderful thing.

Today only there was a post about the keyscammer

[i_love_man]

very good threads. Thanks alot for the information

[UID=0]

@ Elektrisk

you are correct Keyscammer is also a wonderful thing.

Today only there was a post about the keyscammer

LoL - That should be KeyScrambler...;)

[BrainDeadFreak]

Key scrambler doesn't always work. On some keyloggers.

[MyNameIs940]

Wow, thanks for this amazing tut but like BrainDeadFreak it barely works for any keyloggers, Even RXBOT's keylogger get's past it...

[TheDoctor]

Thank you. Gonna download the KeyScrambler later. Doesn't it take up a lot of time encrypting and decrypting every single keystroke ?

[Albertino]

Method 1: on-screen keyboards
Keyloggers record KEY strokes, and if you use an on-screen keyboard to enter personal information, then that information won't be recorded by the keylogger and will prevent thus information from being stolen. Most windows operating systems will come with an on-screen keyboard already installed. For vista users, just hit start, type keyboard in the search box, and click On-Screen Keyboard.

You can also download a free On-Screen Keyboard from, http://oskm.ifastnet.com/download.html

false, on-screen keyboards doesn't protect against logging the keys.


Method 2: Anti-Virus and Firewall
If you already have Anti-Virus and Firewall, then don't read this bit.

Q: What is Anti-Virus
A: Software that detects, repairs, cleans, or removes virus-infected files from a computer.

Q: What is Firewall?
A: A firewall is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.

To put it in simple terms, Anti-Virus programs will remove, prevent, and repair infections on your computer. One of which is a keylogger. Firewall basically blocks unauthorized information being sent from your computer.

Q: How do these protect me?
A: Well Anti-Virus will remove the keylogger and Firewall will prevent it from sending your keystrokes.

There are many different types of Anti-Virus/Firewall programs available. Some do better then others. Here is a list of Anti-Virus Programs that I recommend.

1)Kaspersky / Paid / http://usa.kaspersky.com/store/
2)Comodo / Free / http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/downl...ewall.html
3)AVG / Free / http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-...d=11014801

AVG and Comodo also have paid Anti-Virus Programs on their site.

For more Anti-Virus/Firewall Programs: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Anti-virus+and+firewall+programs

False, Firewalls and Antiviruses are not so effective against new keyloggers.

Method 3: Key Scramblers

Q: What is a Key Scrambler?
A: A Key Scrambler is a program that encrypts keystrokes as you type, but then decrypts said keystrokes so that what you typed will appear on your screen.

Q: How can this protect me?
A: Simple, lets say you type "Bob". The key scrambler will encrypt "Bob" as "jdh". The keylogger will record "jdh" and then the key scrambler will decrypt "jdh" so "Bob" appears on the screen.

You can download a free Key Scrambler from, http://download.cnet.com/KeyScrambler-Pe...48906.html.

For more Key Scramblers: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Key+Scramblers

True, keyscrambler will protect you against keyloggers (not all) but not against info stealers which are number one threat.

And that concludes my Mini Tutorial on protecting yourself from keyloggers.

I was very tired while writing this so feel free to mention typos etc etc.



As mentioned above, never download unrecognized files.

check files with sandboxie and other online tools like anubis, threat expert, wireshark and etc.. for maximum protection.

[etcBro]

Yeah, I was thinking about that when I posted, too lazy to verify it.

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false, on-screen keyboards doesn't protect against logging the keys.

Don't you mean...
"False, on-screen keyboards [do not] protect against [keylogging]?

I suggest typing replies in Microsoft Word before posting as it fixes grammar mistakes and spelling.

"False, Firewalls and Antiviruses are not so effective against new keyloggers."

Well they do "Protect" against most forms of keylogging. If you read the title of the post, you would see it says "How To [Protect] Yourself from Keyloggers"

"True, keyscrambler will protect you against keyloggers (not all) but not against info stealers which are number one threat."

Is this thread about stealers? I rest my case...

[cheeseburger]

Could of had a few extra things added but overall it's a decent guide/[TUT]
Nice work.

[Albertino]

Yeah, I was thinking about that when I posted, too lazy to verify it.

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Don't you mean...
"False, on-screen keyboards [do not] protect against [keylogging]?

I suggest typing replies in Microsoft Word before posting as it fixes grammar mistakes and spelling.

"False, Firewalls and Antiviruses are not so effective against new keyloggers."

Well they do "Protect" against most forms of keylogging. If you read the title of the post, you would see it says "How To [Protect] Yourself from Keyloggers"

"True, keyscrambler will protect you against keyloggers (not all) but not against info stealers which are number one threat."

Is this thread about stealers? I rest my case...

Lex don't be offended by my reply,

I just told my point of view on your guide