Threats & AttacksQuestion 15 of 100
Malware that records every keystroke a user types to capture passwords is a:
a.Rootkit
b.Keylogger
c.Ransomware
d.Backdoor
Explanation
A keylogger captures keyboard input to steal credentials, messages, and other sensitive typed data. It can be software or hardware based. Multifactor authentication limits the damage from stolen static passwords.
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