Keylogger

Written by Michael Steiner

Fact checked by Nick Zelver

Updated Aug, 2024

The mSpy keylogger is a feature that captures every keystroke made on a target device. This can unveil a whole new world of insights about the user. It is an useful tool for parents and employers to understand what their kids or employees are up to online.

I have been testing out the keylogger feature for quite some time and I would like to share my insights in this article.

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My expectation from the keylogger

This is one of the most exciting feature that I actually want to explore. These days, every key may tell a tale, and I find that deciphering the keystrokes made on a device can give me good insights on what a person is doing on the target device.

What is it capable of?

The keylogger basically captures every keystroke typed on the target device so you can see what they search for, chat about, etc. It can record the following:

Texts in all languages
Letters, numbers, symbols, and special characters
Deleted texts

So how easy was it to set up and use?

As I can recall, I had no issues in setting up or using this feature.

The installation went on without any noticeable difficulties and it was fairly easy. Having installed mSpy on my target gadget (a family member’s smartphone), I was amazed that the keylogger option is already there in the dashboard for me to use.

And check this out: No extra steps for activation were necessary; it automatically started logging keystrokes as soon as the installation was done. I was able to start monitoring the device without need for other setups or technical adjustments.

In what situations did I test it out?

I wanted to make sure how well this tool would perform across various everyday settings so I tested it out on the following activities:

Social media and messaging insights

For parents like me, social media is one giant black box where my kids spend hours but the problem is that I have no idea what they are doing there. The same goes with messaging apps too! Luckily with the keylogger, I was able to get a glimpse of their activities.

I tested the keylogger on various apps like:

Facebook
Facebook Messenger
Snapchat
Instagram

The good is that it was able to capture keystrokes that were done on these platforms. In fact, I even learned that my kids were planning a surprise for my birthday!

Search query tracking

As they say, we are what we Google! This holds true especially when you are trying to understand someone’s interests or concerns better.

The keylogger was also able to log search engine queries. This gave me insights into not only what my daughter was searching but also how often she returned to those searches.

Passwords and logins

This one caught me by surprise. Yes, the keylogger managed to capture login credentials too! I find this to be very useful if I suspect that my daughter has shared her password with someone who cannnot be trusted.

However, I could not emphasize enough that this feature should be used responsibly and with caution.

My personal thoughts about the keylogger

No other mSpy feature has captivated me more than its keylogger because it does the job well. It's almost like having a direct line into someone’s thoughts or intentions expressed through his or her keystrokes.

But remember: don’t use these insights as your sole parenting strategy. I strongly suggest that you combine them with open dialogues between you and your kids about their digital interactions and activities.

Be sure to use this feature responsibly. After all, you're doing this because you care about your loved ones’ safety right?

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