Sep 9 2015, 01:48 PM, updated 11y ago
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The keylogger made its ways to Windows 10 public release offered by Microsoft for free due to which Windows 10 gained millions of adoption in just a few days after its first roll out back in July – but the free upgrade is not always free.
Yes, besides various privacy issues, there is a software component that tracks your inputs using your keyboard, voice, screen, mouse, and stylus, however, it is a bit more complicated than you thought.
Yes, besides various privacy issues, there is a software component that tracks your inputs using your keyboard, voice, screen, mouse, and stylus, however, it is a bit more complicated than you thought.
what is keylogger??
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A keylogger is a type of surveillance software (considered to be either software or spyware) that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file, usually encrypted. A keylogger recorder can record instant messages, e-mail, and any information you type at any time using your keyboard. The log file created by the keylogger can then be sent to a specified receiver. Some keylogger programs will also record any e-mail addresses you use and Web site URLsyou visit.
Keyloggers, as a surveillance tool, are often used by employers to ensure employees use work computers for business purposes only. Unfortunately, keyloggers can also be embedded in spywareallowing your information to be transmitted to an unknown third party.
Keyloggers, as a surveillance tool, are often used by employers to ensure employees use work computers for business purposes only. Unfortunately, keyloggers can also be embedded in spywareallowing your information to be transmitted to an unknown third party.
If that makes you feel creepy then need not to worry, because the good news is — You can Turn Off this Keylogger.
Here's How You can Turn Off the Keylogger
1) Click on the Start Menu, then open Settings.
2) Click on Privacy settings, which you'll find in the very last row of the menu.
3) Once you are in the Privacy menu, click on General
4) Under 'Send Microsoft info about how I write to help use improve typing and writing in the future' – Turn it to Off.
5) Now move ahead to the 'Speech, Inking and Typing' menu and click Stop getting to know me. This will help you turn off the speech tracking through dictation or Cortana.
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This post has been edited by pandera999: Sep 9 2015, 01:49 PM
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