| Keylogger is a program that monitors and records | | | | that you don't need physical access to the |
| the keystrokes used on your computer. You may | | | | computer being monitored. Monitoring is completed |
| wonder why this information is important. It is | | | | through the internet and information is posted to |
| important to both the legitimate and illegitimate | | | | a private website for your review. Other features |
| users of computer because legitimate users, such | | | | of WebWatcher include: some controls to limit |
| as businesses or individuals can find out important | | | | options of computer users, monitoring of |
| information about where people have been on | | | | keystrokes, all typing, e-mails (in coming & |
| their computer. The term originated with the | | | | outgoing), on line chats, instant messaging, |
| manual logging of each stroke on the keyboard of | | | | tracking visited websites, and screenshots of sites |
| a computer so that mistakes could be undone. | | | | visited. WebWatcher is one of the most |
| Now, keylogging has a variety of very positive | | | | comprehensive keylogger programs available is |
| uses, including tracking and storing key stroke | | | | $97.00. |
| information for individuals and businesses. | | | | Spector Pro 6.0 is consistently described as |
| What are some reasons to use a keylogger | | | | reliable and easy to use. However, with Spector |
| program? Some reasons an individual or small | | | | Pro 6.0 you do need to have physical access to |
| business owner may wish to answer these | | | | the computer being monitored. If that is not a |
| questions: | | | | problem, Spector Pro is good choice. Many users |
| Is my spouse having an inappropriate relationship? | | | | praise the look, organization and user-friendly |
| Is my significant other telling me truth about their | | | | interface of this one. One of the unique features |
| activities? | | | | of Spector Pro is the ability to monitor |
| Are websites being accessed by my significant | | | | peer-to-peer activity. By monitoring this type of |
| other, employee or child that is unsafe or | | | | activity, activities such as illegal downloads of |
| inappropriate? | | | | music or movies can be detected and result in |
| Are my children safe on the computer? | | | | criminal charges or lawsuits. As a result, parents |
| Is my employee wasting time online or in chat | | | | are very interested in finding software that will |
| sessions? | | | | stop this activity. SpectorPro records and |
| The majority of these types of monitoring | | | | monitors: all keystrokes, sent and received |
| programs will register all computer activity, not | | | | e-mails, several popular instant message |
| just keystrokes. Among the many programs | | | | programs, website history, peer to peer activity |
| available, consumers may choose from services | | | | and also takes screenshots. It is available for a |
| that include a service that records not only | | | | one time price of $99.99 |
| keystrokes but also documents, e-mails or instant | | | | SpyAgent is a third very desirable keylogger |
| messages and websites visited, sometimes even | | | | program. One unique aspect of this program is |
| taking a "picture" of the site itself. | | | | the ability to have many different settings and |
| How do you choose a keylogger program? There | | | | lots of options. SpyAgent is the most |
| are two questions you need to ask when | | | | customizable keylogger program available. |
| choosing a keylogger program for personal or | | | | However, if you do not have physical access to |
| small business use. First, do you have physical | | | | the computer being monitored, SpyAgent can |
| access to the computer you want monitored? In | | | | only access information via e-mail. SpyAgent |
| many cases, the answer to this question is yes. | | | | monitors: all keystrokes typed, e-mails, instant |
| You can access your family member or significant | | | | messaging, web site history, clipboard log, and |
| others computer at some point in time, as well as | | | | takes screenshots. The cost of SpyAgent is |
| an employees. However, if you are "dating" it | | | | $65.00. |
| may be more difficult. Many keylogger programs | | | | Keylogger programs are different from antivirus, |
| require physical access but there are some | | | | anti spyware and adware blocker programs, not |
| programs that allow you to monitor remotely. | | | | only do they monitor different types of computer |
| The second question is, "What is your purpose for | | | | activity, but they are also available for a one time |
| using a keylogger program?" Is it to monitor a | | | | fee. You use them for as long as you can, once |
| family member or employee? Is it to check on | | | | you have paid the fee and you can use it on |
| where your household members have been | | | | multiple computers. The ability to monitor |
| visiting on the web? Or primarily to monitor your | | | | computer activity is important to many as a |
| child's computer activity. Although there are many | | | | parent, partner or employer. This software can |
| keylogger programs highly rated, for the purposes | | | | provide parents with peace of mind, protect |
| stated above, three programs are considered | | | | employers from being taken advantage of by |
| most effective. | | | | employees and can settle many character |
| WebWatcher is a winner of many editor's choice | | | | questions for those in relationships. |
| awards. Unique features of WebWatcher include | | | | |