The Evolution of Keylogger Technologies: A Survey from Historical Origins to Emerging Opportunities

Abstract: As the digital world evolves, so do the threats to our security do too. Keyloggers were once a large threat to the cyber world. Though undergoing many transformations alongside the technological advancements of today, it is important to raise questions about the importance of Anti-Keyloggers in our current state of cyber security. This survey dives into the historical evolution of Keyloggers and investigates their current day forms. Within this inspection of Keyloggers, we must propose whether Anti-Keyloggers serve a purpose to this ever-changing landscape before us or if emerging strategies have rendered them obsolete.