What if someone stole money from your bank account and the bank was not responsible for the loss? It could happen. By now, most computer users have heard of keyloggers which record all key strokes one does on their computer. These keyloggers come in various forms. Some need a wealth of IT knowledge to implement and others, your five year old child could implement.
Starting off with the less complex would be the ones that plug into the back of your computer between the actual computer and the keyboard. These are easily installed and removed without the user’s knowledge. After all, how many times do you look at the back of your computer? A maintenance worker, co-worker, or janitor could easily install these and capture all your usernames and passwords that you keyed in during the time the small device was installed.
by Scott Heintzelman - Scott is a CPA, CMA and CFE living in Pennsylvania. Scott is a partner serving on the executive team at McKonly & Asbury LLP, a regional accounting firm with multiple offices in the Mid-Atlantic. The firm has been an IPA ALL-STAR as well as winning Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for numerous years.