Software Keyloggers
The hardware keyloggers are extremely useful only in case if you have physical access to victim’s computer, but what if you don’t have physical access to victim’s computer and sometimes the victim might notice it.
This is where software keyloggers come into play, Software keyloggers can also be classified into two types:
1. Local Keylogger
2. Remote Keylogger
Local Keylogger
Local Keyloggers are used to monitor local computers (May be your own Pc), they are very easy to install and are completely undetectable and it’s really hard to figure out once a keylogger is installed on a computer because usually keyloggers hide themselves from taskmanager, Windows Registry etc. Whenever you want to see logs, screenshots etc you just need to press a hotkey which (ex. Shift+Ctrl+F10).
There are hundreds of keyloggers available now days but some of them are userfriendly and are actually capable to hide themselves once they are installed, some of the Popular Local Keyloggers are:
1. Spyagent
2. AllSpy Keylogger
3. Refog keylogger
SpyAgent
Spytech agent is an award winning software which can be used to monitor both local and remote computer but it’s usually good local monitoring, for remote monitoring there are software better than SpyAgent with far more features than it.Spytech Spyagent runs in total stealth mode and once it is installed on victims computer it's almost impossible to detect it's presence.
Spyagent Installation Guide
Here is the complete (Official) installation guide for SpyAgent:
Step 1 - First of all download Spytech Spyagent, after downloading your copy of SpyAgent navigate to where you downloaded (in this case it is on the Windows desktop). Double click the SpyAgent installer file to start the SpyAgent install.
NOTE: After install is complete you can delete this file!
Step 2 - Click through the installer until you come to this screen. This is where you choose the folder location for SpyAgent's install. We recommend you change this from the default (c:\program files\spytech software...) to the path below, or something of your own making. Make sure you remember this path to access the software!
Once you configure the Destination Directory, click the Next button.
Step 3 - Click through the installer until you come to this screen. This is where you choose the install type for SpyAgent. If you want SpyAgent to not appear in the start menu and install the bare minimum files then choose the Stealth installation, as shown below. Click Next when you have done so.
Step 4 - When you are done configuring the install you will be asked if you want to include an uninstaller. For total stealth choose NO - as shown.
Step 5 - After your install completes you will now have to configure and run SpyAgent! Go to the START button on your desktop and click it once to bring up the Start menu. Choose the RUN... option to get the below window. You will have to enter your installation path (this is the
same path from the installer that you just entered!) When you have entered it press OK.
Step 6 (optional) - Once you are in the install directory you will see the SpyAgent files below if you have chosen Stealth install. Now, Highlight the sysdiag.exe file as shown below.
Step 7 (optional) - Right click on the sysdiag.exe file and choose RENAME from the menu by clicking on it.
Step 8 (optional) - You will now be able to type a new name in for sysdiag.exe. As you can see below we chose to name it "snmp.exe". Use the below name, or something of your making to conceal SpyAgent's identity.
Step 9 - After renaming you can now run SpyAgent by double clicking the file you renamed! You will be prompted to configure your password - do so. Once inside SpyAgent click on the 'GENERAL' button on the right side of the SpyAgent window. The below window will appear - enable the options exactly as you see in the below window.
After you configure the General options you can click the LOGGING tab and configure the logging options as well! When you are done click OK to save your options!
Step 10 - Almost done! Now all that is left to do is click the Start Monitoring button that is highlighted below! You will be prompted for your password - enter it, and click OK. You will receive a notification message on how to bring SpyAgent out of stealth mode to later view logs - read this message carefully!
Now SpyAgent is in total stealth. When you restart your PC it will run invisibly as well. To stop stealth mode run the nostealth.exe in the SpyAgent installation directory, or press CONTROL+SHIFT+ALT+M on your keyboard to bring up the password window!
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All Spy Keylogger
All spy keylogger is best known for it user friendly interface, It can record keystrokes, Chatlogs, websites visited etc(Nothing Special), I guess all the other keyloggers have the ability to record all above things. The only thing I like about Allspy keylogger is that it has a very user-friendly interface and a person even with basic knowledge computer can use Allspy keylogger.
Remote Keyloggers
Remote keyloggers are used for the purpose of monitoring a remote pc, Once a remote keylogger is installed on your computer the attacker can get your keystrokes, your webcam shots, chat logs etc sitting in any part of the world.
You can find tons of Remote keyloggers on web but lots of them are either not capable of properly recording keystrokes or they have a high antivirus detection rate, With my experience of 4 years in the field of Ethical hacking and security I have tested over 50 different keyloggers and have found just these two keyloggers worth the price:
1. Sniperspy
2. Winspy
Sniperspy Keylogger
Sniperspy is one of my most favorite keyloggers, It is extremely powerful and has a very low antivirus detection rate. SniperSpy is the industry leading Remote password hacking software combined with the Remote Install and Remote Viewing feature.
Once installed on the remote PC(s) you wish, you only need to login to your own personal SniperSpy account to view activity logs of the remote PC’s! This means that you can view logs of the remote PC’s from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access!
Do you want to Spy on a Remote PC? Expose the truth behind the lies! Unlike the rest, SniperSpy allows you to remotely spy any PC like a television! Watch what happens on the screen LIVE! The only remote PC spy software with a SECURE control panel!
This Remote PC Spy software also saves screenshots along with text logs of chats, websites, keystrokes in any language and more. Remotely view everything your child, employee or anyone does while they use your distant PC. Includes LIVE admin and control commands!
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| Screen shot of website logs for victims computer on sniperspy control panel |
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Winspy Keylogger
WinSpy Software is a Complete Stealth Monitoring Software that can both monitor your Local PC and Remote PC. It includes Remote Install and Real-time Remote PC Viewer. Win Spy Software will capture anything the user sees or types on the keyboard.
Below I will show you the exact method to how hackers can install a winspy keylogger on a victim’s computer remotely.
WIN-SPY Installation Guide
Step 1 - First of all you need to Download winspy keylogger
Step 2 - After downloading winspy keylogger run the application. On running, a dialog box will be prompted. Now, create a user-id and password on first run and hit apply password. Remember this password as it is required each time you start Winspy and even while uninstalling.
Step 3 - Now, another box will come, explaining you the hot keys(Ctrl + Shift +F12) to start the Winspy keylogger software.
Step 4 - Now pressing on the hot keys will take you a login box asking you to enter the username and password. Enter the username and password and click ok.
Step 5 - On entering the username and password you will be taken to winspy main screen. Now select Remote at top and click on Remote install.
Step 6 - On doing this you will be taken to the Remote install file creator. Enter the following things there:
- User – Type in the victim’s name.
- File Name – Here you need to enter the name of file needs to be sent.
- Like I have kept the name “Funny joke” which the victim will love to accept.
- File icon – You really don’t need to change this.
- Picture – Select the picture you want to insert to the remote file.
- Email log to – In this field enter your email address which you will use to receive the.
- Keystrokes - As hotmail account do not accept remote logs so it’s necessary to use a Gmail account instead.
Step 7 - After you have done all the above steps, click on “Create remote file”. Now the remote file will be created, it will look something like this.
Now all the hacker has to do is just to send the remote file to the victim via email attachment or by uploading it to a web-hosting site and then sending victim the download link. Once the remote file gets installed into victim’s computer, you will receive keystrokes on your Gmail ID you entered in step 6.
Which software keylogger is better Sniperspy or Winspy?
I recommend Sniperspy for the following reasons:
1. Sniperspy is Fully compatible with windows vista,but winspy has known Compatibility issues with Windows vista.
2. It has low antivirus detection rate.
3. Sniperspy can bypass firewall but Winspy cant.
4. Sniperspy is recognized by CNN,BBC,CBS and other popular news network, Hence it is reputed and trustworthy.
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So these are the most common types of Software Keyloggers and how to use, The next chapter will explain you all about Aobo keylogger for Mac OS X.