Overview |
Vendor Notes: |
from the doc: 'Invisible logging of all keystrokes and window titles to a log file. Useful to find out what people are doing on your computer. Logfile is created using plain English and is very easy to read. Program starts when computer boots and is invisible to the task manager. This is a no frills but fully functional KeyLogger.
Installation.
This program requires the VB6 runtime files available from Microsoft or http://www.dgssoftware.co.uk and proceed to the download page.
After installation of runtime files, simply run the keylogger.exe file. This will run the program and load it into memory. The program screen will not be visible but it will become visible by pressing SHIFT + F12 together.
During the first load of the program, entries will be made in the Windows registry which will allow the program to loaded on Windows boot-up. Also the program will be copied into the Windows system directory. This is also where the logfile will be created.' |
Alias: |
TrojanSpy.Win32.Dgs |
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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Variants: |
DGSSoftware KeyLogger 1.0 |
Similar Pests: |
Key Logger |
Origins |
EMail: |
tech@dgssoftware.co.uk |
URL: |
http://www.dgssoftware.co.uk |
Date of Origin: |
August, 2000 |
Operation |
Storage Required: |
DGSSoftware KeyLogger 1.0: at least 101 KB |
Risks |
Detection Issues: |
Difficult to detect by design. May hide from process list. May install with variable names in variable locations. |
Detection and Removal |
Automatic Removal: |
 PestPatrol detects this.
PestPatrol removes this.
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Manual Removal: |
Follow these steps to remove DGSSoftware KeyLogger from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake. |
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Stop Running Processes:
Kill these running processes with Task Manager:
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Remove Files:
Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:
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Research |
File Analyses: |
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More Info: |
AllTheWeb, AltaVista, AOL Search, Ask Jeeves, Google, HotBot, Lycos, LookSmart, MSN, Yahoo! |
Research By: |
PestPatrol's Pest Research Center |
Last Revised: |
January 11, 2005 |