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Technology
Sam Dawson

What are keyloggers?

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You've likely heard of various types of malware that threaten your privacy, but one of the most prevalent forms of spyware out there are keyloggers. A keylogger silently operates on your computer, recording every keystroke you make and transmitting sensitive information such as passwords to a hacker.

It's important to be aware of keylogging because even if you use cybersecurity tools like the best VPN to try and protect your data, they can still compromise your privacy and security in a way that’s very difficult to recover from.

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