The goal of this project is to understand keylogging techniques and how attackers capture user input. Students will learn how to use Pynput to record keystrokes, implement a timed report mechanism, and securely send logs via email.
Students will:
1️⃣ Set up a Python environment and install required modules (pynput, smtplib).
2️⃣ Write a keylogger script that records keystrokes using pynput.keyboard.
3️⃣ Implement a timed report mechanism that emails the logs at a set interval.
4️⃣ Securely handle email credentials and avoid exposing sensitive information.
5️⃣ Test the keylogger in a controlled environment (not on unauthorized systems).
6️⃣ Explore countermeasures to detect and prevent keylogging attacks.
By completing this project, students will:
✅ Understand how keyloggers work and their ethical implications.
✅ Learn how to capture keystrokes using the Pynput library.
✅ Implement automated email reporting using SMTP.
✅ Understand the risks of malware, data breaches, and unauthorized keylogging.
✅ Learn how to defend against keyloggers and improve cybersecurity awareness.