Tips for Protection Against Keyloggers


Keyloggers also known as key Stroke recorders are the softwares that can
record the key strokes.These are Used in phishing websites to steal
your username and password.These keylogger can also be installed on a
computer and they can send usernames and passwords using your Internet
connection.You can protect yourself using special tips and tricks.And if
you follow the guidelines we are providing your username and password
will be safe even if a keylogger has been already installed on your
system.Here are the tips and tricks to protect yourself from the
keyloggers


1.Enable Your Firewall:-
Firewalls donot stop the keyloggers from entering into your PC But hey
can help in stopping the keyloggers from sending your information.It is
always recommended that you install a good firewall software to protect
your computer from unauthorized access.By default Microsoft windows
firewall is enabled.

2.Use Good Antivirus Software And Avoid Downloading cracked Softwares:-
Use good antivirus softwares like Norton,mcafee or use the free ones
like Avg,Avast,Avira.They certainly provide a lot of protection against
keylogger.Using a special Antispyware program also helps.And avoid
downloading softwares which have been cracked.Also avoid using torrents
as much as you can because torrents is the hub of viruses and home of
hackers.

How to Fool Keyloggers

If you believe that their is a keylogger in your system then you can do the following things to protect yourself

1.Instead of typing your username and password using your keyboard type
it using On Screen Keyboard.On Windows Platform it can be opened By
typing osk in run.

2.Type 2-3 random characters in your password field and then select it
using your mouse,Now type your real password.This will add the random
characters in front of the password recorded by keylogger and the
keylogger is fooled by you for sending wrong password.

3.Keylogger runs in the background.Always check out for suspicious processes using task manger and end them.
This tips and tricks will help you out in protecting yourself from these harmful spywares

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