Use A Keylogger To Protect Your Business

Keyloggers are keystroke loggers or keystroke monitoring tools to monitor the employee. Generally, Employee monitoring software is embedded with a Keylogger in it. It records the activities of the user based on the keys and buttons pressed on the keyboard. In this guide, we will discuss the two main types of keyloggers and their effects on usage. Also, we will discuss the legality of using keyloggers.


What are the types of keystroke loggers?

Certainly, there are two types of keyloggers as follows:

  • Software Keylogger
  • Hardware Keylogger


What are Software Keyloggers?

Software Keyloggers are the software with the Keylogger function installed onto the user's computer. They are maliciously embedded or installed by the employer himself as well. Moreover, it records all the activities of the user based on the keystroke. Generally, they are difficult to detect as software is installed into the user's computer with or without the acknowledgment of the user. All these data are stored in a log file for the employer to check out as per the requirements.

The Pros of a Software Keylogger

The following are the advantages of using a Software keylogger:

  • Allows to monitor the activities of the employee without their acknowledgment
  • Quick deployment due to software technology
  • Ability to deploy without physical access to the device

The Cons of a Software Keylogger

The following are the disadvantages of using a Software keylogger:

  • Considered a malicious software
  • Quick deployment due to software technology
  • Unable to record BIOS (Basic Input Output System) inputs of the user


What are Hardware Keyloggers?

Hardware Keyloggers are the physical resources that perform the function of the Keylogger. They are plugged into the monitoring devices directly. There are hardware keyloggers like Flashdrives that are installed to accommodate the keyboard and USB cable. Generally, they are easy to detect as they are inserted manually.

The Pros of a Hardware Keylogger

The following are the advantages of using a Hardware keylogger:

  • Ability to inject into the device easily
  • Allows to record BIOS keystroke inputs of the user

The Cons of a Hardware Keylogger

The following are the disadvantages of using a Hardware keylogger:

  • The hardware should directly access the device instead of remote access
  • Required to be installed based on the keyboard


Is Keylogger software legal?

The Keylogger software's legal use depends on the state or country where you are located. Therefore, you need to check with the local and state legislature according to the keylogger. This is concerned with the privacy and employee monitoring policies of the state as well. You can contact your counselor and inquire to know whether it is legal to use keyloggers in your state.


Conclusion

In conclusion, we discussed the main types of keyloggers. The software keylogger is a program installed on the user device, and the hardware keylogger is a hardware device foxed to the device. We also discussed the pros and cons of using both software and hardware keyloggers. We also learned the legality of using keyloggers.