24/11/2025
ASD is right on the money — keyloggers are one of the simplest but most effective ways attackers steal credentials.
One of the most common examples seen in the wild? Snake Keylogger.
A lightweight credential-stealer that hides inside seemingly harmless files, then silently records every keystroke you make.
If something feels “off” on your machine, trust your gut.
Stay patched, stay alert, and never open unknown attachments.
Malware never looked so good — but it’s still malware.
Imagine typing an email, not realising that software on your device is secretly recording every keystroke. That’s a keylogger.
A keylogger is malware often disguised as legitimate software. Once installed, the keylogger silently runs in the background and steals sensitive information, such as your credit card details and passwords.
Learn how to protect yourself from keyloggers and other types of malware 👉 cyber.gov.au/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-protect-yourself-malware