Which of the following steps can be taken by an administrator as countermeasures against software
keyloggers? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose all that apply.
A.
Use commercially available anti-keyloggers.
B.
Actively monitor the programs running on the server.
C.
Update antivirus regularly.
D.
Always check hard disk space on the server.
Explanation:
It is very hard to detect a keylogger’s activity. Hence, a Network Administrator should take the
following steps as countermeasures against software keyloggers:
Actively monitor the programs running on the server.
Monitor the network whenever an application attempts to make a network connection.
Use commercially available anti-keyloggers, such as PrivacyKeyboard.Update one’s antivirus regularly.
Use on-screen keyboards and speech-to-text conversion software which can also be useful against
keyloggers, as there are no typing or mouse movements involved.
Keyloggers are programs that run in the background and record each and every keystroke.
Keyloggers record computer keystrokes either through hardware or software.Answer D is incorrect. This step should not be taken by an administrator as countermeasures
against software keyloggers.