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Keyloggers
Software or hardware that records every key you press.
Understand it
A keylogger captures what you type - passwords, messages, card numbers. It may be software hidden on the device, or a small piece of hardware fitted between keyboard and computer.
How to spot it
Hard to see as software; as hardware, look for unfamiliar adapters on shared or public machines.
Close the gap
- Keep devices patched and protected, and install nothing unknown.
- Use two-step sign-in so a captured password is not enough on its own.
- On shared or public computers, avoid typing important passwords at all.
- Inspect what is plugged into machines others can reach.
What to do about it
This is part of your plan - Switch on updates and lock your devices. Work through it there and you’ll close this off along with everything else it covers.