How to Detect and Remove Keylogger for Windows?

What is a Keylogger?

Keylogger is a kind of software that records every keystroke, including your account, password, credit card numbers, chat messages, and other sensitive information. Except for a few legitimate software keyloggers such as Spyrix, Refog used for parental control or employee monitoring after consent, most keyloggers are malicious and illegal.

How to Detect Keylogger on PC?

1. Open your Task Manage, go to the Processes tab and check for suspicious processes with strange names or high memory usage.

2. Use dedicated antivirus tools to scan keylogger and other malicious software. You can use built-in Windows Defender or install Malwarebytes for keylogger scanning.

3. Open your browser extensions and check if suspicious extensions are installed.

How to Remove Keylogger on PC?

Step 1. Disconnect from the Internet

Disable Wi-Fi to prevent the keylogger from sending stolen data.

Step 2. Enter into safe mode

Hold Shift and click the Start menu and choose Restart.

Step 3. Use built-in Windows Defender to scan for keyloggers

Click Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection. Then click Scan Options > Microsoft Defender Offline Scan > Scan now.

Step 4. Delete Keylogger files

Open your File Explorer and navigate to the location of your keylogger software. Then click Delete to delete suspicious files.

To prevent future infections, you could follow these tips for privacy:

• Keep your Windows system updated in time

• Avoid clicking or downloading suspicious clicks from email or website

• Regular scan for keylogger and other suspicious software

• Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi to prevent trackers

iTop VPN is a good choice of free VPN for public Wi-Fi. Its DNS protection prevents your system DNS settings from being modified and prevents fake websites. Built-in ad blocker blocks malicious ads to stop bait links.

Besides, iTop VPN has more privacy and security features to protect your Windows devices, such as double VPN, dark web monitor, and cache clearing.