Invisible keylogger. Need a keylogger? What are the ways to protect yourself from this evil spirit?

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What the Mipko Personal Monitor keylogger can do

The program intercepts and remembers absolutely all keystrokes. And it doesn’t matter where the user works - in any program, browser, games, chats, and so on.

Intercepting messages in instant messengers
Mipko Personal Monitor intercepts and records all messages in any of the instant messengers, chats and other communication applications. At the same time, both sent and received messages are recorded, which allows you to see a full dialogue.

Recording a Skype conversation
Keylogger records and transmits to you both text correspondence in Skype and recordings of voice and video chats.

Internet activity monitoring
Do you want to know exactly what sites your child is visiting? Keylogger collects relevant data for you, recording every page you visit.

Screenshots and webcam shots
Mipko Personal Monitor can be configured so that the program takes screenshots of the screen at certain intervals, and also takes pictures with a webcam so that you know exactly what is happening on the computer.

Mipko is a different program. She helped me a lot in my personal life... Many secrets in my life were revealed to me thanks to the mipko program. I don't regret purchasing this software product at all. Since computer technology has become part of people's daily lives, this software product is indispensable in the family. With the mipko software product you always know what is happening on your PC when you are not at home... mipko has extensive capabilities, the main one of which is viewing information remotely from another PC.

Evgeniy Biryukov

Feature #1: Stealth

One of the main features of Mipko Personal Monitor is absolute invisibility during operation. The program works like invisible. And even advanced user it won't be detected.

In this case, the keylogger records any user actions on the computer. For example, communication on icq. You will receive the relevant reports at email. In this case, reports are sent directly, bypassing our or any other intermediate servers.

Additionally, all information is stored on the computer's hard drive. True, it is “buried” very deeply and only you know the exact path to the folder you need. Moreover, all reports are stored in encrypted form and can only be viewed through Mipko Personal Monitor.

How much hard drive space do these reports take up? As much as you think is necessary. You set the appropriate limit in the program settings and the limit is exhausted, the keylogger simply erases old reports, recording new ones instead.

I didn’t have any interesting stories related to the program, but it helps me find passwords that were entered long ago in the history, and I recently restored access to the resource (I forgot my login). Very useful program, great development, you don’t see this very often, and you also have excellent technical support!

Edward Tarshikov

Feature No. 2: simple and intuitive interface

Another feature of Mipko Personal Monitor is its extremely simple interface. After all, we created this program specifically for home users.

We understand that you don't have to be computer savvy. You may have a superficial attitude about such programs. Therefore, our program does not have unnecessary functions that are not needed at home. There is no complex multi-step setup that takes an hour or two even for an experienced system administrator.

Therefore, keylogger Mipko Personal Monitor has an extremely simple interface. It, like the iPhone, is so simple and understandable that absolutely anyone can understand it - from a schoolchild to your grandmother. At the same time, the interface of Mipko Personal Monitor is 100% Russian-language, as is technical support.

I use your program to monitor my child. The child learned to erase history in the browser and was very surprised that everything remained. At the moment, the reviews are only positive.

Priuchin S.L.

Feature No. 3: friendship with antiviruses

Keylogger Mipko Personal Monitor is an observer program. It does not store any personal data of users. Doesn't steal them. She only monitors what is happening on the computer and reports it to the owner.

Moreover, only an administrator who has the appropriate password can install this software. This is an additional argument that makes keylogger absolutely legal installed program.

Therefore, it is not legally a spyware or other application that qualifies as malicious. So Personal Monitor works well with antiviruses and goes unnoticed in 95% of cases.

What to do in the remaining 5% of cases? If you encounter Personal Monitor being blocked by your antivirus or have problems with installation, just call or write to us. And we will send you detailed step by step instructions to resolve this situation.

A long time ago, when I was still working as an administrator, I used your cracked program to track the work of company employees. I really liked the simple use and interface :) A few years later, I bought a single-user program to... spy on my girlfriend! She got caught cheating, and in the end this program made me a happy bachelor;)

Andrey P.

Do you already have these questions?

• How to deal with the safety of personal data?

Mipko Personal Monitor does not collect personal data and, moreover, does not send it to us. All information is stored on your computer and sent to you by email. In this case, all letters are sent directly, bypassing our servers.

• I'm on your own computer, can I install Mipko Personal Monitor?

How to look for keyloggers

No matter how cunning keyloggers are, they can still be detected. There are several ways.

• Search by signatures

This method allows you to accurately determine the presence of keyloggers; the correct choice of signatures can reduce the likelihood of an error to zero. But a signature scanner is capable of detecting objects that are already known and described in its database, so this requires that the database be large and constantly updated.

• Heuristic algorithms

This method finds a keylogger based on its characteristic features and allows you to detect standard keyboard traps. Research has shown that hundreds of benign, non-keylogger programs set traps to track your mouse and keyboard input. For example, the well-known Punto Switcher program, software for multimedia keyboards and mice.

• Monitoring API functions used by spies

The method is based on intercepting a number of functions used by keyloggers, such as SetWindowsHookEx, UnhookWindowsHookEx, GetAsyncKeyState, GetKeyboardState.

Tracking drivers, processes, services used by the system

The method is suitable not only for tracking keyloggers. The simplest use case is to use a program like Kaspersky Inspector, which monitors the appearance of new files in the system.

How to protect yourself from keyloggers

Often, known keyloggers have already been added to the database, and therefore the protection method is the same as against any malicious software:

• Installing an antivirus product;
• Maintaining an up-to-date database.

It is worth noting that most antivirus programs classify keyloggers as potentially dangerous software, and here it is necessary to clarify that in the default settings the antivirus product detects the presence of this type of program. If not, then you should make the settings manually to protect yourself from most common spyware.

In general, since keyloggers are aimed at spying on confidential data, you should resort to the following security methods:

Use of one-time passwords/two-factor authentication

Using proactive defense systems, which allows you to warn the user about the installation/activation of keylogger programs

Using the virtual keyboard, which represents the keyboard on the screen as an image, allows you to protect yourself from both software and hardware spies.

Finding and removing keyloggers

What are the ways to protect yourself from this evil spirit?

• Any antivirus program
• Utilities with signature and heuristic search mechanisms (for example, AVZ).
• Utilities and programs aimed at detecting keyloggers and blocking their work. This method of protection is the most effective, since this software, as a rule, blocks almost all types of keyloggers.

It is worth noting that software aimed at catching keyloggers has two features: software of this kind is mostly paid and the Russian language is rarely present.

For example, the English-language free software Advanced Spyware Remover gets rid of adware, callers, spyware, keyloggers, etc.

The installation is standard, you should click “Next”, it’s difficult to make a mistake. After installation, you are prompted to run the program. To scan, click “Scan Now”.

However, it is worth noting that the program has not been updated for 3 years.

In general, this program checks the system registry for the presence of malware keys in it. The utility has some functionality, thereby allowing you to display a list of loaded programs at startup operating system(“HiJack Scan→Startup“), display a list of services, show active ports, view “cookies” Internet Explorer etc. After scanning, a similar window will appear:

If you pay attention to something fresher, you can use Spyware Terminator 2012 (though not for free). The utility is capable of detecting and removing almost all types of malware. The built-in security system activates application and system protection and monitors utilities that directly interact with the network.

• clipboard interception,
• intercepting keystrokes,
• intercepting text from windows

and much more. Anti-keylogger does not use signature databases, as it is based only on heuristic algorithms. Anti-keylogger is able to protect against targeted attacks, which are very dangerous and popular among cybercriminals. It is especially effective in the fight against keyloggers based on the use of traps, cyclic polling and a keyboard filter driver.

Anti-keylogger has a free option, time-limited usage – 10 working sessions, each lasting 2 hours, which is quite enough to test a PC at a time.

So, what do we have:

1. Keyloggers are marketed as legitimate software, but many of them can be used to steal users' personal information.
2. Today, keyloggers, along with phishing, etc., have become one of the main methods of electronic fraud.
3. There has been an increase in the number of malware with keylogger functionality.
4. Distribution of software keyloggers based on rootkit technologies, which makes them invisible to the user and anti-virus scanners.
5. Detecting espionage using keyloggers requires the use of specialized security tools.
6. The need for multi-level protection (anti-virus products with the function of detecting dangerous software, proactive protection tools, virtual keyboard).

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Who among us hasn’t wanted to feel like a cool hacker at least once and break at least something? :) Even if not, then let’s talk about how great it would be to get a password from your mail/social network. the network of a friend, wife/husband, roommate thought at least once by everyone. :) Yes, and you have to start somewhere, after all! A significant part of attacks (hacking) involves infecting the victim’s computer with so-called keyloggers (spyware).

So, in today’s article we’ll talk about what are free programs for monitoring windows-based computers, where you can download their full versions, how to infect a victim’s computer with them, and what are the features of their use.

But first, a little introduction.

What are keyloggers and why are they needed?

I think you yourself have guessed what it is. As a rule, they are a kind of program that is hidden (although this is not always the case) installed on the victim’s computer, after which it records absolutely all keystrokes on this node. Moreover, in addition to the clicks themselves, the following is usually recorded: the date and time of the click (action) and the program in which these actions were performed (browser, including the website address (hurray, we immediately see what the passwords are for!); local application; system services (including Windows login passwords), etc.).

From here one of the problems is immediately visible: I got access to my neighbor’s computer for a couple of minutes and I want to get her password from VK! I installed the miracle program and returned the computer. How can I look up passwords later? Looking for a way to take the computer from her again? The good news is: usually not. Most keyloggers are capable of not only storing the entire accumulated database of actions locally, but also sending it remotely. There are many options for sending logs:

• A fixed e-mail (there may be several) is the most convenient option;
• FTP server (who has it);
• SMB server (exotic, and not very convenient).
• A fixed flash drive (you insert it into the USB port of the victim’s computer, and all logs are copied there automatically in invisible mode!).

Why is all this needed? I think the answer is obvious. In addition to the banal stealing of passwords, some keyloggers can do a number of other nice things:

• Logging correspondence in specified social networks. networks or instant messengers (for example, Skype).
• Taking screenshots of the screen.
• View/capture webcam data (which can be very interesting).

How to use keyloggers?

And this is a difficult question. You need to understand that just finding a convenient, functional, good keylogger is not enough.

So, what is needed for a spy program to work successfully?:

• Administrator access to a remote computer.
  Moreover, this does not necessarily mean physical access. You can easily access it via RDP (Remote Desktop Service); TeamViewer; AmmyAdmin, etc.
  As a rule, the greatest difficulties are associated with this point. However, I recently wrote an article about how to get administrator rights in Windows.
• Anonymous e-mail / ftp (by which you will not be identified).
  Of course, if you are breaking Aunt Shura for your neighbor, this point can be safely omitted. As is the case if you always have the victim’s computer at hand (ala, find out your brother/sister’s passwords).
• Lack of working antiviruses / internal Windows protection systems.
  Most public keyloggers (which will be discussed below) are known to the vast majority of antivirus software (although there are logger viruses that are built into the OS kernel or system driver, and antiviruses can no longer detect or destroy them, even if they have detected them). Due to the above, anti-virus software, if any, will have to be mercilessly destroyed. In addition to antiviruses, systems like Windows Defender (these first appeared in Windows 7 and later) also pose a danger to our spyware. They detect suspicious activity in software running on a computer. You can easily find information on how to get rid of them on Google.

These, perhaps, are all the necessary and sufficient conditions for your success in the field of stealing other people’s passwords / correspondence / photos or whatever else you want to encroach on.

What types of spyware are there and where can I download them?

So, let's begin the review of the main keyloggers that I used in my daily practice with links to download them for free full versions(i.e. all versions are the latest at the moment (for which it is possible to find a cure) and with already working and tested cracks).

0. The Rat!

Ratings (out of 10):

• Stealth: 10
• Convenience/usability: 9
• Functionality: 8

It's just a bomb, not a keylogger! In working condition it takes 15-20 KB. Why be surprised: it is written entirely in assembly language (veteran programmers shed tears) and written mostly by enthusiastic hackers, due to which the level of its secrecy is simply amazing: it works at the OS kernel level!

In addition, the package includes FileConnector - a mini-program that allows you to connect this keylogger with absolutely any program. As a result, you get a new exe of almost the same size, and when launched, it works exactly like the program with which you glued it together! But after the first launch, your keylogger will be automatically installed in invisible mode with the parameters for sending logs that you have previously specified. Convenient, isn't it?

An excellent opportunity for social engineering (bring a game file/presentation to a friend on a flash drive, or even just a Word document (I’ll tell you how to create an exe file that launches a specific word/excel file in one of my next articles), launch, everything is fine and wonderful, but the friend is already invisibly infected!). Or you simply send this file to a friend by mail (preferably a link to download it, since modern mail servers prohibit sending exe files). Of course, there is still a risk from antiviruses during installation (but it will not exist after installation).

By the way, with the help of some other techniques you can glue together any hidden installation distribution (these are found in The Rat! and Elite keylogger) not only with exe files (which still raise suspicion among even more or less advanced users), but also with ordinary word / excel and even pdf files! No one will ever think anything about a simple pdf, but that’s not the case! :) How this is done is the topic of a whole separate article. Those who are especially zealous can write me questions through the feedback form. ;)

Overall, The Rat! can be described for a very long time and a lot. This was done much better than me. There is also a download link there.

1. Elite keylogger

Ratings (out of 10):

• Stealth: 10
• Convenience/usability: 9
• Functionality: 8

Perhaps one of the best keyloggers ever created. Its capabilities, in addition to the standard set (interception of all clicks in the context of applications / windows / sites), include interception of instant messenger messages, pictures from a webcam, and also - which is VERY important! - interception of WinLogon service passwords. In other words, it intercepts Windows login passwords (including domain ones!). This became possible thanks to its work at the system driver level and launch even at the OS boot stage. Due to this same feature, this program remains completely invisible to both Kasperosky and all other anti-malware software. Frankly, I have not met a single keylogger capable of this.

However, you shouldn’t delude yourself too much. The installer itself is recognized by antiviruses very easily and to install it you will need administrator rights and disabling all antivirus services. After installation, everything will work perfectly in any case.

In addition, the described feature (working at the OS kernel level) introduces requirements for the OS version on which the keyloggers will work. Version 5-5.3 (links to which are given below) supports everything up to and including Windows 7. Win 8 / 10, as well as Windows server family (2003 / 2008 / 2012) are no longer supported. There is version 6, which functions perfectly, incl. on win 8 and 10, however, it is currently not possible to find a cracked version. It will probably appear in the future. In the meantime, you can download Elite keylogger 5.3 from the link above.

There is no network operation mode, therefore it is not suitable for use by employers (to monitor the computers of their employees) or an entire group of people.

An important point is the ability to create an installation distribution with predefined settings (for example, with a specified email address where logs will need to be sent). At the same time, at the end you get a distribution kit that, when launched, does not display absolutely any warnings or windows, and after installation it can even destroy itself (if you check the appropriate option).

Several screenshots of version 5 (to show how beautiful and convenient everything is):

2. All-in-one keylogger.

Ratings (out of 10):

• Stealth: 3
• Convenience/usability: 9
• Functionality: 8

It is also a very, very convenient thing. The functionality is quite at the level of Elite keylogger. Things are worse with secrecy. Winlogon passwords are no longer intercepted, it is not a driver, and is not built into the kernel. However, it is installed in system and hidden AppData directories, which are not so easily accessible to unauthorized users (not those on whose behalf it is installed). Nevertheless, antiviruses sooner or later successfully do this, which makes this thing not particularly reliable and safe when used, for example, at work to spy on your own superiors. ;) Gluing it to something or encrypting the code to hide it from antiviruses will not work.

Works on any version of Win OS (which is nice and practical).

As for the rest, everything is fine: it logs everything (except Windows login passwords), sends it anywhere (including e-mail, ftp, fixed flash drive). In terms of convenience, everything is also excellent.

3. Spytech SpyAgent.

Ratings (out of 10):

• Stealth: 4
• Convenience/usability: 8
• Functionality: 10

Also a good keylogger, although with dubious secrecy. Supported OS versions are also all possible. The functionality is similar to previous options. There is an interesting self-destruct function after a specified period of time (or upon reaching a predetermined date).

In addition, it is possible to record video from a webcam and sound from a microphone, which can also be very popular and which the previous two representatives do not have.

There is a network mode of operation, which is convenient for monitoring an entire network of computers. By the way, StaffCop has it (it is not included in the review due to its uselessness for one user - an individual). Perhaps this program is ideal for employers to spy on their employees (although the leaders in this field are unconditionally StaffCop and LanAgent - if you are a legal entity, be sure to look in their direction). Or to keep track of your offspring who love to sit and watch “adult sites”. Those. where what is needed is not concealment, but convenience (including a bunch of beautiful log reports, etc.) and functionality for blocking specified sites/programs (SpyAgent also has it).

4. Spyrix Personal monitor.

Ratings (out of 10):

• Stealth: 4
• Convenience/usability: 6
• Functionality: 10

The functionality is at the level of the previous candidate, but the same problems with secrecy. In addition, the functionality includes an interesting thing: copying files from USB drives inserted into the computer, as well as remote viewing of logs through a web account on the Spyrix website (but we are going to download a cracked version, so it will not work for us).

5. Spyrix Personal monitor.

Ratings (out of 10):

• Stealth: 3
• Convenience/usability: 6
• Functionality: 8

I won’t describe it in detail, because... this instance does not have anything that one of the previous spies did not have, however, someone may like this keylogger (at least for its interface).

What do we end up with?

The issue of using a keylogger is more ethical than technical, and it greatly depends on your goals.

If you are an employer who wants to control his employees, feel free to set up StaffCop, collect written permission from all employees for such actions (otherwise you may be seriously charged for such things) and the job is in the bag. Although I personally know more effective ways increasing the performance of its employees.

If you are a novice IT specialist who just wants to experience what it’s like to break someone - and how this thing works in general, then arm yourself with social engineering methods and conduct tests on your friends, using any of the examples given. However, remember: the detection of such activity by victims does not contribute to friendship and longevity. ;) And you definitely shouldn’t test this at your work. Mark my words: I have experience with this. ;)

If your goal is to spy on your friend, husband, neighbor, or maybe you even do it regularly and for money, think carefully about whether it’s worth it. After all, sooner or later they may attract. And it’s not worth it: “rummaging through someone else’s dirty laundry is not a pleasant pleasure.” If you still need to (or maybe you work in the field of investigating computer crimes and such tasks are part of your professional responsibilities), then there are only two options: The Rat! and Elite Keylogger. In the mode of hidden installation distributions, glued with word / excel / pdf. And it’s better, if possible, encrypted with a fresh cryptor. Only in this case can we guarantee safer activities and real success.

But in any case, it is worth remembering that the competent use of keyloggers is only one small link in achieving the goal (including even a simple attack). You don’t always have admin rights, you don’t always have physical access, and not all users will open, read, and even more so download your attachments/links (hello social engineering), the antivirus won’t always be disabled/your keylogger/cryptor won’t always be unknown to them . All these and many untold problems can be solved, but their solution is the topic of a whole series of separate articles.

In short, you have just begun to dive into the complex, dangerous, but incredibly interesting world of information security. :)

Sincerely,Lysyak A.S.

Various spy programs are necessary in conditions where many people have access to one computer.

In these circumstances, the user may want to know which sites were visited from his computer (for example, by children), whether credit cards were stolen using saved passwords, etc. To clarify these issues, it will be necessary.

Our review will allow you to make the best choice.

Features of choice

What exactly is a keylogger? This is a program that, strictly speaking, is not directly related to the keyboard.

It is installed in the computer's memory and acts on. Often, signs of its activity are not visible on the computer unless you specifically look for them.

Such a program interacts indirectly with the keyboard, that is, it works with a program on the PC that converts the signals received by the processor as a result of pressing buttons into text when printing.

That is, the action of such software is aimed at collecting information entered through the keyboard.

There are such utilities different types– with the help of some you can view all the text typed from the keyboard, with others – only what was typed in the browser or in any selected application.

Some programs provide the ability to configure such indicators, others do not.

They also differ from each other in the degree of secrecy. For example, the activity of some is obvious, a shortcut remains on the Desktop, etc., such programs are suitable for monitoring the activities of, for example, children.

Traces of the presence and activity of others are not noticeable at all - they act hidden and are suitable for installation on someone else’s computer, when the fact of installation needs to be hidden from a third-party user.

Given such diversity, choosing the most suitable software can be quite difficult.

This material presents the TOP of the best programs that can be used for this purpose. It is easier to choose the right one among them.

Specifications

To simplify the software selection process, the table below shows the main comparative characteristics all programs included in the TOP.

Based on the characteristics from this table, it is easy to choose the program that best suits your specific requirements.

These utilities are described in more detail below.

SC-KeyLog

This is a voluminous and functional spy program that is distributed free of charge.

In addition to specifically tracking information entered from the keyboard, it is also able to collect addresses of visited sites, passwords, and open browser windows.

Provides complete information about all actions performed on the computer. In this case, the generated file can be viewed remotely from another device.

• Opportunity remote access to a file from another device;
• No traces of program activity on the computer with the correct settings;
• Variety of collected data – information about almost all actions on the PC can be accessed.

• Saves passwords only up to NT0;
• Too simple menu and unaesthetic design;
• A rather inconvenient format for displaying the result.

What do users who actively use this software say? “Absolutely invisible to the user”, “Data arrives regularly by email.”

WideStep Handy Keylogger

This application is distributed free of charge. Full price paid version is 35 dollars.

Quite an interesting and functional program that is worth the money if you are willing to pay it.

Distinctive feature– the ability to send recorded data at a specified frequency. Otherwise it works fine, often more stable than other programs on this list.

• Collection of various types of information;
• Complete invisibility of work on the user’s computer;
• Simple interface and controls.

• The design is better than the previous program, but still not great;
• The result display format is inconvenient;
• The paid version is quite expensive.

Users' opinions about this software are as follows: “Convenient, simple and functional program. Quite invisible when working.”

Actual Spy

This is a functional and complex paid program that costs 600 rubles. However, it has a demo version that is free.

Feature of this software– ability in a given period of time.

This helps solve the problem of entering a graphic password/key, which has recently become widespread.

• Many types of information collected plus the ability to take screenshots from the screen during a specified period;
• A large number of other additional functions and features;
• Records not only actions, but also the time they were performed;
• Encrypts the generated log.

• The duration of work (collection of information) in the free demo version is 40 minutes;
• Paid distribution, although a more or less reasonable price;
• The weight of the program is quite large.

User reviews about this application are: “The program is excellent. Well done programmers!”

EliteKeylogger

Paid program with a fairly high price– 69 dollars. It operates completely undetectably on a PC in low-level mode, making it almost completely undetectable.

Interesting and convenient feature– automatic launch of software, occurring simultaneously with the launch of the system itself.

It is difficult to detect or not detected at all even by special anti-keyloggers.

• Completely hidden action and difficult to detect;
• Low-level driver-type operating format and automatic startup when the system boots;
• It also tracks the presses of not only the main, but also the service keys on the keyboard.

• A rather complex system for installing the program on a PC;
• The program is expensive, but you can find an old hacked version on the Russian Internet;
• A rather complex system of individual program settings, which, however, justifies itself.

What do users say about this software? " Good program", "A little short of Jetlogger."

The Rat!

Quite common and popular functional utility with a paid license.

However, for private use, a free demo version is provided for a limited period.

The program is very simple– any advanced user can write the same. However, it is completely undetectable by antiviruses and special programs, detecting such software.

• Simplicity, functionality and high stability;
• Minimum file weight and space occupied by it on the computer;
• Quite a lot of settings.

• A rather unpleasant design, made in black, white and red;
• The functionality is somewhat narrower than in the programs described before;
• Inconvenient viewing of the log and generally inconvenient interface and use.

Users say the following about this program: “It works stably, but is a bit simple,” “The program is good, it allows you to collect data unnoticed.”

SPYGO

This is a fundamentally new keylogger, designed to work on and developed by a Russian programmer.