Overview
Vendor Notes:
Key Logger 1.1
Created by Aku
Key Logger v1.1 logs keystrokes and mouse clicks
in Windows. Every time a key is pressed, it will write to a file
in binary format. Not only the character key, but also the non-character
key, such as F1 to F12, Shift Alt Ctrl Windows, ...Lock, Numpad, and
all key. The binary file can be opened with kldec.exe. The key logger
must be run every time Windows starts so the installation program is
provided. The program will not be seen in the task list.
New in version 1.1
- Records mouse click (left and right)
Mouse click character: #=left click, !=right click
- Fixed bug: letter N
Installation: Run kl.exe to start logging keys.
Or install.exe automatically starts
kl.exe every time Windows starts.
Operating system: Windows 4 (95, 98)
not in Windows NT, not tested in Windows 2000
Needs: Visual Basic 5 Runtime
included in Windows 98 (95???) in Win98_35.cab
Open the binary file WindowsDirectory\kl with kldec.exe
and read WindowsDirectory\kldec file then exit kldec.exe to delete kldec
(usually C:\WINDOWS) this file has no extension
Category:
Key Logger: (Keystroke Logger). A program that runs in the background, recording all the keystrokes. Once keystrokes are logged, they are hidden in the machine for later retrieval, or shipped raw to the attacker. The attacker then peruses them carefully in the hopes of either finding passwords, or possibly other useful information that could be used to compromise the system or be used in a social engineering attack. For example, a key logger will reveal the contents of all e-mail composed by the user. Keylog programs are commonly included in rootkits and RATs (remote administration trojans).
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The "Clot Factor" is a measure of how much a pest "gums up" a machine by adding registry entries, files, and directories. As more objects are placed in a machine, manual removal becomes more difficult and more error-prone.
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Detection and Removal
Automatic Removal:
PestPatrol detects this.
PestPatrol removes this.
Manual Removal:
Kill these running processes with Task Manager:
Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:
Research
File Analyses:
- Aku Key Logger 1.1: install.exe · kl.exe · kldec.exe · readme.txt