A simple Python keylogger for educational and testing purposes.
This project is a Python-based keylogger developed for educational and testing purposes. It captures keyboard input and logs it to a file, allowing users to monitor and analyze the keyboard activity on a system. Please note that the use of keyloggers raises ethical and legal concerns, and this project should only be used with proper authorization and consent.
- Captures keyboard input, including key presses and special keys.
- Logs keyboard activity with timestamps.
- Sends logs via email at regular intervals.
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/keylogger-project.git
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Install all the required modules using pip
pip install <module_name>
Caution: Using this keylogger without proper authorization and consent is unethical and may be illegal. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions before running this code.
- Run the keylogger:
python keylogger.py
- The keylogger will capture and log keyboard input. Logs will be sent via email at regular intervals.
This project was created with reference to the following YouTube tutorial:
Keylogger Tutorial - Python