Keylogger
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spazntwitch
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This sounds like something that could land someone in big trouble. Most, if not all, universities have policies against this type of activity.
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dehawk666 said:
To be honest with you, I've tried finding one of these so I could check on my kids, but I haven't had any luck finding a good one. If I knew enough VB I'd write it myself.
Software key loggers generally don't work unless you already have the admin password. All processes not run as a system service in an NT based computer are shut down after logging off of the station. Therefore, it would not be active after logging back into the computer. This also includes VB scripts.
Hardware key loggers are better as long as the keyboard plug is not in plain sight behind the computer. If a student is under a desk and messing around with the computer, that's going to draw suspicion.
Lastly, most professional System Admins use remote login when accessing a remote computer. They also tend to change that password every two weeks or so.
As my fellow spoofians have state earlier, this is not a wise move. Don't mess with something that can get you into trouble or expelled. If you get caught, and you most likely will, they can press charges and then the police will get involved.
Besides, what is so important that you would need this information?
Hardware key loggers are better as long as the keyboard plug is not in plain sight behind the computer. If a student is under a desk and messing around with the computer, that's going to draw suspicion.
Lastly, most professional System Admins use remote login when accessing a remote computer. They also tend to change that password every two weeks or so.
As my fellow spoofians have state earlier, this is not a wise move. Don't mess with something that can get you into trouble or expelled. If you get caught, and you most likely will, they can press charges and then the police will get involved.
Besides, what is so important that you would need this information?
keylogger
As Kage said, you don't need to be an admin to use a hardware keylogger. You can find them in different shapes and sizes here.
http://www.keyghost.com/
This keylogger will take you about 5 seconds to attach to the back of the target machine. They are quite pricey, so you have to have a reason to use it. Mind you, I have seen plenty of software keyloggers priced at $99 bucks, and they aren't nearly as cool as the keyghost! (They have models from $89)
Another great thing is that the keylogger is portable so you can take the same one from PC to PC as required... just make sure you are using it legally or all your 'research' could land you in jail...
As Kage said, you don't need to be an admin to use a hardware keylogger. You can find them in different shapes and sizes here.
http://www.keyghost.com/
This keylogger will take you about 5 seconds to attach to the back of the target machine. They are quite pricey, so you have to have a reason to use it. Mind you, I have seen plenty of software keyloggers priced at $99 bucks, and they aren't nearly as cool as the keyghost! (They have models from $89)
Another great thing is that the keylogger is portable so you can take the same one from PC to PC as required... just make sure you are using it legally or all your 'research' could land you in jail...