November 16, 2005

Keystroke Spying Increasing, Study Finds

Keylogger programs that record passwords and other typed-in text are increasing, according to data from iDefense. The programs are an increasingly popular tool among identity thieves, the security company said Tuesday. The biggest problem with keyloggers, which silently relay data to attackers, is that they often go undetected, easily slipping past firewalls and antivirus software, iDefense, a division of VeriSign, said.

Study: Keystroke spying on the rise, CNet News, November 15, 2005.