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key logger noun[ C ] uk /ˈkiː ˌlɒɡ.ər/ us /ˈkiː ˌlɑː.ɡɚ/(alsokeystroke logger) a piece of technology that records each key that is pressed on the keyboard of a particular computer: Some key loggers are used in legitimate ways and sometimes even enhance computer security. Keystroke loggers are a type of spyware designed to notice whenever the PC user types anything that looks like account information. A key logger tracks keystrokes in order to surreptitiously grab passwords and account numbers. Key loggers are classed as spyware and your anti-spyware program should be able to detect and eliminate them from your computer. It won't matter if a keystroke logger records what you type, because your password will expire the moment the hacker gets it. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Computer programming & software abandonware ad blocker ad blocking adware analytics CD-ROM escape character escape sequence F2P facial recognition facial recognition software infected malware programmer sideload sideloading sim social game social media word processor |