Good security apps for protecting against keyloggers?

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by bellgamin, Aug 7, 2018.

  1. bellgamin

    bellgamin Registered Member

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    Because I image daily, & retain each image for 3 weeks, the only nasty I truly fear is a keylogger. Restoring a clean image will get rid of any infections, including keyloggers (Correct?). However, a restored image will not alleviate the damage done by having my private info sent out by the keylogger before I killed it. :eek::oops:

    Since Zemana's anti-keylogger appears to be in cold storage at the moment, it seems that the last remaining anti-keylogger is SpyShelter. I find that fact to be rather odd because a keylogger is (in my opinion) a VERY dangerous infection.

    Before I invest in the somewhat pricey SpyShelter, please let me know -- Are there any other apps that proclaim anti-keylogging as a primary function? Also, are there any AVs or antimalware apps that are especially effective in detecting/preventing keyloggers?

    By the way -- I will appreciate any & all comments but please avoid "A versus B" rants or the Mods wil come visiting. :cautious:
     
  2. LoneWolf

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    Almost all modern AV (with BB or HIPS) protect against keyloggers, since to do its job, a keylogger requires a process to be executed; if you have a suite you don't even have to worry, the firewall should notify you about an unknown outbound connection.

    now about Spyshelter, you won't find better anti-logger because of its HIPS; however you have other mechanisms like Keyscrambler that make the leaked datas theoretically unreadable by the attacker.
     
  4. Jerry666

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    Spyshelter , it works . Been using it for 4 years . lightweight and works with most AV
     
  5. bellgamin

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    In its native configuration (no tweaks by the user), will the Windows firewall provide this protection against nasty outbound connections?
     
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    No, it is why many people use 3rd party firewalls or apps like Binisoft Windows Firewall Control, Tinywall, etc...

    The original purpose of Firewalls was to only prevent inbound connections, outbound connections were not taken into account because you are supposed to have a clean (or at least protected) system, so no needs of such protection, outbound monitoring were introduced later by security vendors in their suite when keyloggers/trojans appeared.

    Now why does MS still doesn't implement outbound monitoring, it is the biggest mystery ever ^^
     
  7. bellgamin

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    I use KeePass, a password manager that lets me paste passwords automatically into logins. Is this "safe"?

    As to using Keyscrambler, my passwords are all >15 characters in length. I doubt that I could accurately & consistently key in passwords of that length by hand. So... what good is Keyscrambler in my case?
     
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  8. bellgamin

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    IMO, it is a very bad mystery. The "many people" who use 3rd party FWs, or apps like Tinywall, are actually a relatively small percentage of Windows users worldwide. I fear that lots of Windows users are using only an untweaked Windows FW in the mis-leading illusion that they are well protected. That might be a small part of the reason why identity theft is rampant.
     
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    I used a keyscrambler 10 years ago after a hacker went through me like epsom salts.

    Use was normal, it just chages the path and data so logged keys are unusable.

    Most security apps will stop installation or use.

    As mentioned by many here, 3rd party firewalls are essential.
     
  11. digmor crusher

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    Any good AV should detect a keylogger.

    Most independent firewalls are based off of Windows firewall in some shape or form. It works well and tweaks are not necessary unless your paranoid or security obsessed.

    Identity theft has nothing to do with Windows firewall, mostly it has to do with users stupidity or website hacks.
     
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    probably, unless the attacker manage to sniff your traffic.
    not only passwords but everything you are typing.
     
  13. XenMan

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    Keyloggers don't capture cut and paste.
     
  14. trott3r

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    Is keyscrambler still updated.

    Using zemana currently
     
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    I wonder about that. Spyshelter test tool has feature to test clipboard monitoring. So, it appears possible for keyloggers to capture 'paste' data.

    Keyscrambler hasn't been updated in over a year. Last update was on April 10, 2017
     
  16. StillBorn

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    Once upon a time there was an outfit named/@ Matousec.com... AFAIK... the latest a while back is that they tested and ranked Spyshelter Firewall as one of the best (a top 5 for sure) and spotted Comodo firewall at the top of the heap. And as everybody already knows, Spyshelter from the get go has always been first and foremost "anti-keyloggers."

    Bought a life-time license with the Spyshelter firewall (maybe a wee bit pricey) and never regretted it ever since. Switched from W7 to 64 bit W10 with no problems. The firewall tends to double as an anti executable with new apps (to wit, every frickin time there's an update with Vivaldi!),...

    No clue as to the efficacy of "Matousec's" #1 rated freebie, Comodo firewall. On the other hand, SSF updates on an average of every couple of months so it appears to be very well maintained.

    Good luck and best wishes as to whatever you choose, bellgamin. Curious to know the what and why afterwards if you'd care to share..
     
  17. Peter2150

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    Decided to give the atelierweb firewall tester a go. Almost a laugh. First test was shot down by HMPA, Hallow process fail. Next two shot down by OSArmor. and the rest becauses Iexplorer was blocked here.
     
  18. moredhelfinland

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    HMPA and OSArmor are not firewalls. But yes, Atelier test methods are some kind of a HIPS test. My Zonealarm Pro failed some of the tests, but Spyshelter Internet Security protection catched those when ZA Pro failed. Most of the commercial security suites does not block these tests because of their bad HIPS implementation.
    For example, ESET(and many others) in default setting allow all outbound connections. They do not protect simple svchost or explorer injection methods to get an internet access. Because those are trusted processes. Malware coders knows that.
     
  19. Peter2150

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    I realize they aren't firewalls ,the firewall tests never got to run.
     
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    This topic brings back memories. Anybody here old enough to remember the old Spycop that used to be found at http://www.spycop.com? That was surely a tough one to sell with its almost useless trial limitations and high price for software at the time.
     
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  21. trott3r

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    Dec 30th 2014 for zemana antilogger.
     
  22. wat0114

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    Hello @bellagim,

    I'm not sure how to offer help because it's hard to tell where your security focus is at; you talk in various threads about HIPS, anti-executables, AV, etc...
    I would, however, ask if you've done anything to harden your primary web browser.
     
  23. bellgamin

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    Firefox+NoScript (PITA)+uBlock+nocoin. Plus my keyboard puncher uses NoPorn and also the famous "if-amazon-doesn't-have-it-I-don't-need-it"app.
     
  24. wat0114

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    I would do away with either NoScript or uBlock Origin, although I am partial to uBlock personally. If you set up your ad/script blocker to block iframes globally, or take things a step further and also block 3rd party scripts globally, then you probably don't need an anti-keylogger. Just my humble opinion. All this, of course, assumes you keep everything including your O/S and software up to date and you aren't click happy with email attachments and links.

    Most people don't like my approach because it's based on simplicity, harnessing what's already built in to the O/S, as well as utilizing browser features such as flags (I use Chrome) and security-based extensions, the latter of which I only use uBlockO. Everything else is utilizing common sense and regular disk imaging. if i was still using Windows 7 Ultimate (I use Win10 Pro now) I would utilize Applocker for default-deny of executables and DLL's.
     
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