14 DAY TRIAL // Until now, mainly software programs recorded every keystroke of users, so their passwords, bank account information or private conversations were stolen. Now, KeyPhantom launched the first hardware USB device for keylogging that looks like a regular USB extension cable, but is in fact a special one that can record up to two million keystrokes, which are stored on the device's built in flash memory. You must be careful who you send this article, because you might give him/her ideas, especially if you're at work.
The keystroke recording process (keylogging) is a software method that records the keys a user pushes. It can be useful though for determining the error sources of a system. Also, keylogging is useful to law enforcers and in espionage, offering a way of obtaining passwords and encrypting codes, surpassing other security features. It would be useful though to have a look at your keyboard's cable, because you might never now if you are spied.
Keylogging can be made by both hardware and software means. Commercial available systems that are attached to the keyboard's cable are visible to users at a simple glance. The second type of hardware keyloggers is installed inside the keyboard and is invisible to users, but need special installing skills for a proper use.
KeyPhantom is unique due to its builtin microcontroller and non volatile flash memory. Every keystroke that goes through the device is recorded on the flash memory and can be downloaded using a login access password.
Besides the fact that it records USB data, KeyPhantom can be used as a 50 cm USB adapter. The new device is available in three models. KeyPhantom Home is made for the home users and costs US$199 and records data from any PC. KeyPhantom Corporate is available for US$269 and is developed for business users, while KeyPhantom Forensic is targeted at law enforcers and is priced at US$349.