Q&A: How to I get around a key logger program that’s been installed on my computer ?
Question by ———: How to I get around a key logger program that’s been installed on my computer ?
This program tracks every key stroke, every sent and received e-mail, and every web site I’ve visited. Is there any way around this without having the person that installed it find out ?
I’m on a different computerright now.
Best answer:
Answer by Sparkling Wiggles
Open Task Manager, find the process for the key logger and kill it.
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On December 14, 2010 Komisarek is da man! wrote:
Meanwhile you asked this question by TYPING it out on a known compromised machine. That was smart. Now whomever installed that logger has a heads up and will be able to hide it better now.
On December 14, 2010 castleon wrote:
http://portableapps.com/apps/accessibility/on-screen_keyboard_portable. That will bypass the typing, but not the sites visited or email issue. Like the other poster said if you can find the program and kill it, but then the logger will no you’ve done something we the logs are gone. I think using a proxy and screen KB will bypass the site tracking. Still the email (if its not webmail) is gonna be an issue.
This is theory and untested.
On December 14, 2010 Undertaker_COTN wrote:
This is not a problem at all. Here’s what you need to do.
1st, don’t waste your time with AVG, true sword, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, superantispyware, avast, panda, kaspersky, spyware blaster, bitdefender, spyware guard, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.
2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That’s the only good software from Norton. I wouldn’t recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Webroot AntiVirus With AntiSpyware & Firewall, formally known as Webroot’s Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is Elite software. It blocks over 510,000 definition threats, which contain multiple fringerprints with each(you can do the math). No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything: viruses, spyware, adware, malware, root kits, keyloggers, trojans, worms, and anything else. It also has active shields and a Firewall which learns from your useage. I’ve used them all and it is 2nd to none.
3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.
4th, (Optional) Now if you for some reason don’t go for Webroot’s software. I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.
5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail or IM. I guarenDAMNtee my answers and will help you in person from IM if needed.