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« on: November 19, 2008, 05:15:58 PM »

I've seen plans out there for building a PS2 keystroke logger. Has anyone seen similar plans for a USB version?
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2008, 07:02:50 PM »

you could probably build one with the autorun feature of the usb key and install the software on it.

i doubt its quite concealable.

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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2008, 08:37:36 PM »

I'm looking for a hardware solution similar to this:

http://www.keyghost.com/USB-Keylogger.htm

Yes, it's true that these are not very stealthy, but then again, how many people look at the back of their machine frequently?
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2008, 05:13:12 PM »

the problem with hardware keyloggers they are quite expensive, if your target/victim spots it, you lose 250$+

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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2008, 05:17:03 PM »

Right, hence the desire for a DIY version.
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2008, 05:31:20 PM »

unfortunately, i am not hardcore in electronics, but i look forward to see if you get some detailed schematics on this.
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« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2008, 06:10:26 PM »

I'm wondering if a PS2 to USB adapter would do the trick. I'll have to give it a try.
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2009, 08:35:05 PM »

I'm wondering if a PS2 to USB adapter would do the trick. I'll have to give it a try.


Did you ever get this to work? That would be awesome if you did.
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2009, 09:20:11 PM »

I did try it, but it didn't work, however, all adapters are not created equal. It may be that a different adapter than those I had on hand would work properly, so its still worth trying.
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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2009, 11:44:18 AM »

I'm wondering if a PS2 to USB adapter would do the trick. I'll have to give it a try.

I did some serious testing on various devices, some I bought and a few I made myself where I came to the conclusion that some adaptors did work and some not.
If possible I would not recommend to use any adaptors as I got also some problems with accidently wrong logged stuff, e.g. some characters where missing or where there although not typed.
Also it would in my opinion lower the stealth a little when the "victim" looks behind his computer and finds a keyboard with an adaptor and with a keylogger plugged in.
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« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2011, 01:40:06 AM »

Although the thread is old, but KeeLog offers two tutorials on building yourself a hardware keylogger.
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