Question

which statements are true of keylogging? choose three answers. a keylogger is typically used to capture user credentials while keylogging is often malicious, some users utilize keyloggers legitimately keyloggers include hardware and software tools that capture keystrokes the use of a keylogger is illegal and ownership of one can result in monetary fines surveillance techniques such as shoulder surfing are examples of keylogging

Explanation:

1. Analyze option A: Keyloggers can record keystrokes, so they can capture user credentials (like passwords, usernames) when users type them, so this is true.
2. Analyze option B: Malicious keyloggers are used for hacking, but legitimate uses exist (e.g., parents monitoring kids' online activity, employers monitoring work computers with consent), so this is true.
3. Analyze option C: Keyloggers can be hardware (like a physical device attached to a keyboard) or software (programs running on a computer) that capture keystrokes, so this is true.
4. Analyze option D: Ownership and use of keyloggers are not always illegal (e.g., legitimate uses as above), so this is false.
5. Analyze option E: Shoulder surfing is watching someone type (not using a keylogger tool), so it's not keylogging, this is false.

Answer:

A. A keylogger is typically used to capture user credentials
B. While keylogging is often malicious, some users utilize keyloggers legitimately
C. Keyloggers include hardware and software tools that capture keystrokes