Keylogger
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键盘记录器
Keylogger · N/A · 键盘记录器 · KEE-log-er · keystroke logger · keyboard sniffer · Cybersecurity · malware · credentials · threatsCybersecuritykeystroke logger keyboard sniffer/KEE-log-er/
Also known as: keystroke logger, keyboard sniffer
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A keylogger records keystrokes to steal passwords, messages, and other typed secrets — as malware or (rarely) as monitoring software.
Real-World Example
Malware that emails every password you type to an attacker is using a keylogger.
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