keyloggers, just in case

if i clicked a link but didn't write anything in it and just closed it, am i keylogged?
not sure how stuff like this work and couldn't find the information i was looking for on the internet so hoping for someone to clarify for me

thanks

August 25, 2013

15 Comments • Newest first

MapleFlow

Dude, if you didn't download anything or ran javascript then you're fine.

Reply August 26, 2013

Zephorax

@BobR:
i've used Norton internet security and malwarebytes anti-malware and did full scans of both, deleting the bugs and viruses it found but i'm still paranoid :I
using keyscrambler right now, thank you so much for the tips and information

Reply August 26, 2013

CTBlack

You can easily get infected by clicking on a link on any web site that either intentional or unintentional setup a hacked link.
The infection is using your browser's javascript to execute an internet temporary file (keylogger) in this case.
On top of what all the poster had said about anti-virus, I use sandboxie to protect on web browsing, so if an virus did get in, it is limited to the
"sandbox" and I clear that out every week. There are also access rule that you can set to windows that only allow to run executable from certain folder(s) which will also prevent those type of infection from happening.

* Hi Hi Ky Ky *

Reply August 26, 2013

BobR

[quote=Zephorax]if i clicked a link[/quote]

Generally you have to actually download something to be infected with a keylogger.
But there are situations where just visiting a website CAN cause your computer to be infected with other types of malware.

To avoid this kind of thing, always keep your browser updated, or set it to automatically update itself for the best protection.
You should also have BOTH an anti-virus scanner AND an anti-spyware scanner and keep them updated and use them regularly just to be safe.

I use "Microsoft Security Essentials" as my anti-virus, and "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" as my anti-spyware.
Microsoft Security essentials is free and easy to use, and automatically updates itself and will automatically scan your computer for viruses.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has a free version available that's also easy to use, but you have to manually update it every time before you scan with it, and you have to remember to scan with it manually, at least once a week.

Google the scanner names for the download links.

And yes, some keylogger programs are sophisticated enough that just copying and pasting a password won't protect you because the keylogger can read the Windows "clipboard" with your password in it. Other keyloggers are complex enough that they can actually take screenshots of your screen if you use a "soft keyboard" and just click the keyboard on the screen.

The best protection is to avoid getting a keylogger in the first place by NOT clicking on suspicious links.
Anything you see posted on a site (like Basilmarket) that's anything like "Free $25 NX, just click here", or "Nude photos of my ex-girlfriend, download here" are guaranteed to be keyloggers.

Reply August 25, 2013

FrostLife

if you download something on the website maybe I don't think they can keylog you otherwise.

Reply August 25, 2013

Wanted187

[quote=Zephorax]@wanted187 :
alright, thanks so much! you've been a great help[/quote]
Yea its my pleasure I could relate to your plight. Good luck.

Reply August 25, 2013

Zephorax

@wanted187 :
alright, thanks so much! you've been a great help

Reply August 25, 2013

Wanted187

@Zephorax:
No idea! honestly im not the best with computers just telling you what i've heard here is the thread i posted when i got scared. I got lots of help and useful information. I hope this helps!
http://www.basilmarket.com/forum/2718112