By Andrew Liszewski
When I first read about this Microsoft Natural Keyboard that had a secret keylogger inside I assumed it was just an official feature that MS never bothered to mention. (For obvious reasons.) But in reality this keyboard has been specially modified to include the keylogger inside so that it’s completely undetectable by either the user or a piece of anti-virus or anti-spyware software.
And from what I can tell this keyboard is actually a few years old since it boasts a massive 2MB of storage (which can capture up to 2 million keystrokes) and requires a computer with a PS/2 port. I particularly like that in order to access the keystroke logs you have to open a text editor like Word, Notepad or Wordpad and type in a secret password you previously assigned. While the password can easily be changed you’ll want to go out of your way to ensure it’s not something your intended spy victim would ever type. I suggest phrases like “happyworkenvironment” or “wholeheartedlytrustmyboss” etc.
Unfortunately the keyboard is a one-off design so once it’s bought there’s no additional stock. But again, given how old the keyboard appears to be (PS/2) I guess the $434 price tag is too much for even the most mistrusting of persons.
[ Keyboard with Covert Keylogger Device ] VIA [ The Red Ferret Journal ]
Let me suggest you better devices – wireless key catchers built into keyboards. The devices look same as the keyboard above and they capture keystrokes the same way. The difference is that they don’t store keystrokes. There is a transmitter built into keyboard, it transmits keystrokes wirelesly to a receiver connected to a computer. The user can watch what is typed on the remote keyboard in realtime! Keyboard spying in realtime makes a difference!