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Definition of keylogging

keylogging

/ˈkiːˌlɒɡ.ɪŋ/
key · log · ging
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keylogging Lexical Profile

keylogging Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice or action of covertly recording the keys struck on a computer keyboard, typically using specialized software or hardware so that the person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored.

Example

"The cybersecurity seminar highlighted how updating antivirus software helps protect personal devices against unauthorized keylogging."

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• Nearby Words

keyhole
keyhole cichlid
keyless
keylogging
keynote
keypad
keypress

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keylogging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keylogging
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