Cybersecurity Spyware for System Privacy and Antivirus Testing
Keywords:
Antivirus testing, Cybersecurity, Data encryption, Ethical hacking, Keylogging, Privacy, SpywareAbstract
The growing sophistication of cybersecurity threats, particularly through keylogging software, poses significant risks to individual privacy and organizational security. This work proposes an integrated solution that combines advanced surveillance techniques with robust security measures to detect and mitigate keylogging threats. The system captures and analyzes user activity through keystroke logging, screen capture, audio recording, and webcam snapshots, securely transmitting data to A Mailtrap server integrated with cloud storage and HeidiSQL for efficient management. Strong encryption ensures data. security, while the system’s dual-use nature highlights both its potential as a security tool and its privacy risks. By simulating real-world spyware, this research evaluates the effectiveness of antivirus software in detecting advanced keylogging threats, emphasizing the need for enhanced detection mechanisms and ethical frameworks to balance security and privacy. The goal is to provide a proactive framework for managing keylogging threats, ensuring a more secure digital environment.
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