Keyloggers Are Logging Your Life
May 3, 2010 Computer Safety Tip
It has recently been brought to our attention, that certain card servicing from Visa has actually begun an alert. Which 
is alerting its processing members and their clients that keylogger Trojans are on the rise. Consumers need to be aware of the risks involved and need to take the necessary precautions in order to remain safe in terms of protecting themselves against keyloggers, especially when it comes to payment card information on the internet.
Mickey Boodaei, CEO of the browser security and fraud prevention specialist says:”Trojan-driven keylogger attacks have been on the rise for home and office PC users for some time, but companies and home users are getting wise to the problem and are installing IT security software on their machines”.
He continued:”For retailers, however, the problem is more complex, as many of their terminals are subject to leasing and maintenance contracts, meaning that they tend to rely on the supplier/maintained for their IT security protection,”.
It needs to be brought to everyone’s attention that there are certain malware variants which actually proceed to collect card data, when customers type in information while making a purchase on the internet. Everyone also needs to be aware of the factor that there is also other malware out there which is actually able to also modify the login page in order to view your confidential information.
It was added:”Consumers can do their part by installing a browser add-in such as Trusteer’s Rapport software, which is offered as a free download by banks such as HSBC, RBS/NatWest and the Santander Group. Retailers, meanwhile, should contact their till terminal supplier for advice on their own IT security options.”
The general public and anybody who does banking online needs to be aware of the risks involved and needs to take the necessary precautions in order to safe guard themselves. The last thing in the world anybody wants is to become the victim of a dangerous key logger which is able to obtain and make use of your banking details.
