Western Governors University (WGU) COMM3015 D268 Intro to Communication: Connecting With Others Practice Exam

The process of tracking keystrokes on a computer is known as keylogging. Keyloggers are tools or software programs that record every keystroke made on a keyboard, often without the user's knowledge. This can include personal information, passwords, and messages, making keylogging a significant security concern. Unlike screen capture, which involves taking images of the screen, or phishing, which is a tactic for deceiving individuals into providing sensitive information, keylogging specifically focuses on capturing keystrokes. Additionally, while spyware refers to a broader category of software that covertly collects user data, keylogging specifies the type of data collected—specifically, the keystrokes.