Simple Keylogger
The goal of this project is to create a basic keylogger program in Python that records and logs keystrokes. The program will capture every key press made by the user and save these keystrokes to a file. This project is intended for educational purposes only, to understand how keylogging works and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Explanation of the Project A keylogger is a type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file. These log files can then be used to monitor activities on a computer.
Git Repo Link : https://github.com/V-Code-S/BYTEUPRISE_Internship-CyberSecurity_02
Key Components of the Project
Keystroke Logging:
Capturing each key press.
Logging the captured keystrokes to a file.
Ethical Considerations:
Always inform and get consent from users before deploying a keylogger. Use it for ethical and educational purposes only.
Explanation of the Project
A keylogger is a type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file. These log files can then be used to monitor activities on a computer.
Keystroke Logging:
The Keylogger class uses pynput to capture keystrokes. The on_press method captures each keystroke and appends it to the log. The start method starts the keylogger, and the stop method stops it. The save_log method saves the recorded keystrokes to a file.
User Interface (Optional):
A simple GUI is created using tkinter. The GUI has buttons to start and stop the keylogger, enabling the user to control the logging process easily.
Ethical Considerations
Transparency and Consent: Always inform users and get their consent before deploying a keylogger.
Purpose: Use the keylogger for ethical and educational purposes only. Unauthorized use of keyloggers is illegal and unethical.
Privacy: Respect the privacy of individuals and use keyloggers in controlled environments with clear, ethical guidelines.
This project demonstrates the basic working of a keylogger and emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in its use.
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