KeyPhantom Logs USB Keyboard Strokes

December 22, 2005 | by Nino Marchetti

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New USB hardware keylogger device from DesignREM will allow users to record up to two weeks worth of USB keyboard strrokes into its flash memory.

DesignREM earlier this week announced a new USB device which records full speed keyboard strokes from a USB keyboard. The KeyPhantom is available now for $199.

The KeyPhantom, according to DesignREM, works by connecting between a computer's USB port and a USB enabled keyboard. As keystrokes are typed into the attached keyboard, the KeyPhantom records each and every one (up to around two weeks worth of typing) into its flash memory. A user can later retrieve the stored keystrokes by opening a text editor and logging into the device via a command which will bring up a menu of selectable access options.

"Journalists and writers have shown a particularly strong interest - the ability to record the last 3 years of typing in secure flash memory is proving to be an invaluable backup tool." said Shane Tolmie, managing director of DesignREM.

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Martin Cronier on Jan 31st, 2006 at 2:33 PM:

My friend purchase one of these - he demoed it to me at his house last night. It works on his Mac G5. We also tested it on his PC Dell, it worked ok. I wish it came in a different colour, though - it would be nice to have the option for white instead of the standard black casing and cables.

Ralph on Mar 6th, 2006 at 5:13 PM:

Those are sweet little devices. According to the reviews, they are easy to use and very reliable. I just purchased one, and received the FedEx tracking number for my unit a few minutes later. I'm looking forward to seeing how it works!

Zyga on Jan 21st, 2007 at 12:49 PM:

You can have it for less than 80 USD with memory up to 8MB (Mega Bytes not Mega bits like others do). Please have a look to www.keelog.com their KeeLogger Flash USB is logging full-speed and low-speed USB keyboards as well.

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