How to detect a Keylogger and remove it from your computer

We're going to share the simplest and easiest way to detect the keyloggers installed in your PC / 2018 computer system. We have listed both methods that will be very useful if you are one of the victims of Keyloggers.

First, I would like to explain the types of Keyloggers, there are 2 types of keyloggers Software and Hardware . Both have unique functions, so let's find out.

Keyloggers Software

These are keyloggers that are in the configuration of the computer program. They are installed by hackers in your computer anonymously. They work in the background, even sometimes they are not easily detectable. These types of keyloggers are used to transmit data to the hacker at his destination email addresses. They can paralyze you a lot.

Keyloggers Hardware

These keyloggers are in the form of USB and various hardware devices. In most cases, these keyloggers are built into the back of the CPU. They can easily film your keystrokes.

How do keyloggers find their way into your computer?
Keyloggers can enter your computer from multiple sources. Now that you know what keylogger is. It becomes necessary to find the exact gateway for the keylogger. Here are the possible ways keylogger enter the computer.

1) Using a public or borrowed computer.

Well, public or borrowed computers are the best things you can avoid. Just imagine someone put some software in that records all your keystrokes. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not log in to your Facebook account or any other important account when using the public or borrowed computer.

2) Check out your downloads

Most of the time, users download keylogger. Hackers try different methods to integrate a work keylogger into a software file. Therefore, you should avoid clicking on the suspect link, the email attachment and more. Even hackers can push keylogger by broadcasting infected online advertisements. Therefore, make sure you click and download.

3) Someone installed keylogger while you were not looking

This is the most common problem for everyone. Even your parents or friends can be a hacker. Therefore, you must lock your computer before leaving it. Even your spouse or parents or roommate or boss can plant a keylogger on your computer while you're not looking.

4) Check Keylogging devices

Well, there are some keylogging devices available that exist between your keyboard and the USB port of your computer. These types of devices are used in corporate espionage cases because it is much easier to get away with desktops. So, if you doubt that your information is shared, check for additional hardware.

Which kind of Keylogger is dangerous

Each type of keylogger is essential because they can record your keystrokes, track your activity and save open sites. By this, your account can be easily hacked by hackers. These keyloggers can also identify passwords for your bank accounts. So here are the methods to detect and remove Keylogger in the system:

Method 1: Using the Task Manager

Step 1. Press  [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]  on your keyboard.

Step 2. Select Task Manager in the given options.

Step 3. Now, a task manager dialog will open the selected processes at the top.

Step 4. Now scroll down the list and you will see a winlogon.exe process. If there are two such processes that are Winlogon.exe and Winlogon (1).exe or something unusual running in ". exe " then right-click on the second. And click End Process.

Method  2: Searching Installed Programs

Sometimes keylogger can be found in installed programs if they are not hidden by hackers

Step 1. Click Start-> Control Panel.

Step 2. Select Programs and Features.

Step 3. Now take a look at all installed programs. If there is a program that you have not installed, it may be a keylogger installed by the hacker. Right click on it and select Uninstall.

The uninstall process will continue and the keylogger will be removed.

By this process, the keylogger will be permanently removed from your computer and you will be safe from hacker attacks.

Method 3: Keylogger Detection and Suppression

As we all know, most anti-keylogger software aer designed to scramble keyboard strikes. However, they are not designed to detect and remove them from your system. Therefore, you need the help of some Anti-Rootkit to remove keylogger or other rootkit malware. There are many Anti-Rootkit tools available on the Internet. However, these three are the best of all.

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit Bêta

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA is an advanced technology to detect and remove the most dangerous malicious rootkits. Believe me, it has the potential to detect stubborn keyloggers.

Norton Power Eraser

Norton Power Eraser uses advanced scanning technology to eliminate threats that traditional virus scanning doesn't always detect.

Kaspersky Security Scan

Kaspersky scans PCs for viruses and other malware. It uses advanced scanning technologies developed by Kaspersky Lab's top security experts. It never fails to detect Keyloggers and RANSOMWARE.