What Are Keyloggers? | NordVPN

What you type can tell a lot about you. So no wonder your keyboard is one of the potential targets for snoopers. And keyloggers are the tools they use. So what’s a keylogger? It’s software that logs your keystrokes so that a person on the other end can see what you type. Someone may install it on your computer in secret, or you may catch it yourself from malicious links or downloads. Keyloggers usually run in the background, so you might not even notice one in your system. It can easily snatch your passwords, banking details, and private conversations. *** 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZhRxyloC-qzURiOa3vbFQ?sub_confirmation=1 *** Who would use such a thing? Anyone from cybercriminals and stalkers to jealous spouses. Sounds scary? Well, it is. But don't worry - there are a few ways how you can protect yourself. Firstly, we recommend you to get a password manager. It remembers and automatically fills in passwords for you, so you don’t need to type them. No typing - no luck for keyloggers. Besides, you will be able to use more sophisticated and safer passwords and won't need to memorize them. Plus, a good manager saves not only your passwords, but also credit card details and any other sensitive, hard to remember data. Try our password manager Nordpass: https://nordpass.com Next, keep your software always up to date — this way, you’ll have fewer vulnerabilities in your system. Another thing: be sure to get quality anti-virus and anti-malware software. Just make sure it’s safe and won’t collect your data. Finally, always use common sense. Do not open suspicious links or messages, download apps only from trusted sites, and remove unused ones. Also, do not give your devices to strangers.