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THE KEYKATCHER

COMPUTER MONITORING   

The new upgraded mini KeyKatcher - more memory    and even smaller Peter Jenkins put it through its paces. The first time I used this device as an investigative tool, I installed it on a target's computer so that we could obtain his passwords in order to retrieve his emails. The target was setting up his own business in company time that would have provided direct competition with his current employer (our client).

We installed a KeyKatcher device and had a result within the first day of operation, and were able to examine the contents of his computer.

KeyKatcher is freely available on the open market and represents an easy method to record all the keystrokes made on a computer keyboard. It identifies what a Target is typing into a computer such as letters, emails and forms. It also obtains passwords and I.D. codes and identifies what websites the user has visited.

The device connects into the back of the computer into the socket where the keyboard normally plugs in. The keyboard is then plugged into the KeyKatcher device as shown. Any keystroke then made on the target computer will be stored on the device, different storage capacities are available and the 64Kb model will store up to 64,000 keystrokes, which equates to approximately 40 pages of A4 typescript.

The device, which requires no batteries, can be interrogated whilst still connected to the computer or be removed and interrogated elsewhere. All that you need to read the device is a word processing package such as Windows Notebook or Microsoft Word. After a password is entered into the keyboard, it is recognised by the device and a short menu appears on the screen giving you various options and the amount of memory that is still free. The various options include: viewing the data, erasing data, changing the access password and the facility to switch it off and on (in the event you want to record activity on your own computer when you are not on it). There are also two other useful options one is the NET Patrol. This enables a search of the device for any internet activity and searches for strings with 'www', '@' and '.com' etc. so that you can locate them quickly without having to scan through the whole document. The other facility is a 'String Search' where you can input a chosen word such as 'Eye Spy' and the programme will instantly locate it.

If you choose the option 'view', the stored data suddenly appears on the screen and can be read as a normal document full of information. The data can then be saved just like any other word processed document and transferred to a floppy disk, CD ROM or alternative data storage device. The memory on the KeyKatcher can then be erased (emptied) of all data ready to start again.

This device is extremely simple to use and is very effective tool for monitoring a computer keyboard but note that it will not operate on a lap top.

	KeyKatcher   Search capability Memory remains intact even when unplugged or during power loss No software to install Virtually undetectable System Requirements IBM PC compatible computer (Windows 98, 95, NT Linux) PS/2 keyboard connector
Portable: A hardware only monitoring device. Unlike software, it can be easily moved from computer to computer.   You can record on one computer, and read the memory on another computer. A compact size allows it to be taken anywhere.
	Five various-size KeyKatchers are available from Eye Spy - these prices include postage and packing and air mail to America and rest of world.

	ES/KK2 (mini size) 32K memory £70.00 UK/$69.00 USA/£73.00 ROW
	ES/KK4 (mini size) 64K memory £80.00 UK/$89.00 USA/£83.00 ROW
	ES/KK5 (standard size) 128K memory £80.00 UK/$99.00 USA/ £83.00 ROW