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Key Logger

Definition(s):

  A program designed to record which keys are pressed on a computer keyboard used to obtain passwords or encryption keys and thus bypass other security measures.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

  A remote program designed to record which keys are pressed on a computer keyboard used to obtain passwords or encryption keys and thus bypass other security measures.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-21B from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2