Re: Spyware which tracks keystrokes?

From: Bit Twister (BitTwister_at_localhost.localdomain)
Date: 03/23/04

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    Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 17:24:27 GMT

    On 23 Mar 2004 08:26:18 -0800, dulcie wrote:
    > Presumeably that would include passwords too!

    Any keyboard logger will get everything typed on the key board.

    > Someone would have to get this software onto your machine in the
    > first place, but that's not difficult if they have physical access
    > to it

    Keyloggers can be install remotely, does not need physical access.

    > I've now been totally put off setting up an internet bank account!

    I run Linux and will not use doze for anything but games at home.

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