Hardware Keyloggers Vs. Software Keyloggers

There are two types of keyloggers, hardware keyloggers and software keyloggers.

First is a Hardware keyloggers which records typing, by plugging a tiny device into the computers keyboard. The second method of recording typing is via a software keylogger. This works by the user installing some software on the operating system of the computer, usually Windows 98/XP/Vista.

Many people ask "what's better a hardware keylogger or a software keylogger?"

Below we compare hardware keyloggers and software keyloggers in terms of overall features, which is safest to use, which is easiest to use and which is easiest to detect.

Keylogger Hardware

Stores over a billion keystrokes

Does not need system access for installation

Undetectable to anti-spyware

Invulnerable to security scanners

Recording and playback can be done on two different computers

Keylogger Software

Use storage space and system resource

Requires full access to operating system to install

Dedicated to one type of OS (Windows Only)

Fully detectable for software scanners

Operation limited to single computer, you must pay for additional licenses

Easy of Use

Hardware Keylogger

Installs in 5 seconds, simply plug it in

Can be installed even if the computer is switched off

Can be installed without logging into the computer

Can be removed, and the information retrieved on another computer

Software Keylogger

Requires a password to log into the computer

Requires administration rights to install

Requires that software be installed on the computer

Can record operating system events such as page file size, etc

Methods of detection?

Hardware Keylogger

Undetectable by virus scanners

Device is invisible to software running on the host PC

Data inside device is encrypted

Download log files in seconds

Software Keylogger

Virus scanners will detect & remove the software

software keyloggers can be disabled by the user

Anti spyware software will alert the user if a software keylogger is present

Safest method?

Hardware Keylogger

Works on a Macintosh or Linux computer

Works on any operating system

Device is invisible to any PC software running

Superior backup - if the operating system crashes, the data inside the keylogger is still safe

Software Keylogger

Will not work on a modern Macintosh or Linux computers

Some software keyloggers will crash the host PC, if macro software is installed

If the operating system is reinstalled, the software keylogger will be erased

If the operating system crashes, the recorded data could be lost.

CONCLUSION

Hardware Keyloggers, present an elegant solution to the "spy vs. spy" game of the software keyloggers market. Because there is nothing installed on the hard drive, it is undetectable by all anti-spy and eraser software, now and into the future. Implementing software keyloggers requires constant vigilance (both in time and expense) on behalf of the user to make sure that their solution is still performing. Hardware Keyloggers work at the source to ensure accurate data recording.

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