Glen wrote:
> "Bog Witch" <> wrote in message
> news:A_fkl.8043$...
>
>>>>> What's the best way to protect yourself against keylogging?
>
>>>> Don't install keyloggers?
>
>>> Mmm. What about drive-by downloads?
>
>> Same rules apply. Don't install them and don't allow them to be
>> installed.
>
> And what about exploited security vulnerabilities where you have no
> knowledge of them? Contrary to popular belief, it's possible even if
> you don't open potentially harmful email attachments, download/install
> software, etc.
That falls into the category of 'don't allow them to be installed'
Don't run with elevated privileges, keep patched, use a decent browser
with security extensions and whitelist allowed applications therefore
keyloggers or any other malware will not be permitted to execute.
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