You are reviewing computer security issues with a new techni

You are reviewing computer security issues with a new technician in your department. You are currently discussing computer malware. What sort of malicious software sends a copy of what the computer user types to a remote location to harvest passwords and other private information?

A. A virus

B. A worm

C. A keystroke logger

D. A password cracker

Solution

C. Keystroke loggers are a form of malware that records every key the computer user presses to harvest usernames, passwords, social security numbers, and other confidential information and then send that data to the person who caused the malware installation.