Key Logger/SpyKeylogger

Alias: SpyKeylogger

Description: A program that runs in the background, recording all the keystrokes. Once keystrokes are logged, they are hidden in the machine for later retrieval, or shipped raw to the attacker. The attacker then peruses them carefully in the hopes of either finding passwords, or possibly other useful information that could be used to compromise the system or be used in a social engineering attack.

Threat type:

Key Logger - A Key logger is a software application that runs in the background and records any keyboard activity. Logged information is stored in the machine and can be retrieved later by the attacker through the internet connection. Key loggers can record sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, etc. Key loggers are commonly included as parts of other spyware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Key Logger/SpyKeylogger: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Key Logger/SpyKeylogger Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Key Logger/SpyKeylogger, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\spykeylogger
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\spy-keylogger

Registry Signatures:
HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\services\spykeyloggerservice
HKLM\software\spy-keylogger
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\app paths\skl.exe
HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\services\eventlog\application\spykeyloggerservice
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\spy-keylogger

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Adware/EasySearch
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Adware/Salm
Key Logger/Syshsti
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Trojan/Downloader/Troj_Agent.he
Adware/TSUpdate.f
Spyware/WurldMedia.BuyersPort
Dropper/Australian.Demo.3896
Hacker Tool/BW-based.src