keylogger

[ kee-law-ger, ‐log-er ]
/ ˈkiˌlɔ gər, ‐ˌlɒg ər /

noun

a software program or hardware device that records all keystrokes on a computer keyboard, used either overtly as a surveillance tool or covertly as spyware.

Definition for keylogger (2 of 2)

keylogging

or key log·ging

[ kee-law-ging, ‐log-ing ]
/ ˈkiˌlɔ gɪŋ, ‐ˌlɒg ɪŋ /

noun

the practice of using a software program or hardware device (keylogger) to record all keystrokes on a computer keyboard, either overtly as a surveillance tool or covertly as spyware: Many employers are making use of keylogging to monitor their employees' computer habits.
Also called keystroke logging.

Origin of keylogging

British Dictionary definitions for keylogger

keylogging
/ (ˈkiːˌlɒɡɪŋ) /

noun

the practice of covertly recording and monitoring keystrokes made on a remote computer, typically using a dedicated software application or piece of implanted hardware

Derived forms of keylogging

keylogger, noun