| word: Keylogger | pronunciation: Key-lawg-er | Definition :Surveillance software that records every keystroke made on a device, often used maliciously to steal credentials and sensitive information.In the words of famous people :
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who do you think would be describing Keylogger here?
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"A keylogger is like a shadow behind your back, silently watching and recording everything you type."
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What percentage of cyberattacks involve keyloggers?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Keylogger :
1.The most advanced keylogger can capture keystrokes even when a computer is offline
2.A single keylogger operation stole over 1.2 billion passwords in two years
3.The smallest keylogger is just 3 kilobytes but can capture 2 years of typing
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