Keyloggers software detection techniques

Keyloggers is the action of recording the key stroke on a keyboard, typically in a covert manner. Software Keyloggers are detected based on the behavioral characteristics. They don't provide root privileges; detection is based on permission from kernel and prone to many attacks. Software Keyloggers is a software program that can be installed onto a computer, which monitors all the user activities on computer. Keyloggers steal the confidential information and they completely run in stealth mode. When Keyloggers is installed in a computer, it is not shown either in start-up icons or anywhere else on the computer that is being monitored. Software Keyloggers have posed a great threat to user privacy and security. Detection of Keyloggers is difficult because they run in hidden mode. Detection of Software Keyloggers is done using various technique namely Anti-Hook techniques, HoneyID: Spyware detection, bot detection, safe access to password protected accounts and dendritic cell algorithm. These algorithms are used to detect the existence of Keyloggers in computer, which strengthens user privacy and security.