Can keyloggers...

Tombwarrior9 · **Posted:** July 25th, 2005, 2:49 am

Ok, say that one of you're idiotic friends downloaded a certain .doc file, which opens up in Word. Now, can that install a keylogger onto my machine?

Adbot · **Posted:** July 25th, 2005, 2:49 am

Tombwarrior9 · **Posted:** July 26th, 2005, 12:14 am

Anyone? This is really bothering me. I won't get on until I know for sure it doesn't.

Hello5000 · **Posted:** July 26th, 2005, 6:09 am

i dont think you can get keyloggers from .doc files

, but im not the right person to answere that question.
anyway, i suggest you yo scan you comp for spywares with http://housecall.trendmicro.com its a free and good anti-virus/anti-spyware program. or you could download microsfts own anti-spyware scanner. check mikes "general email and hacking warning" post.

~hello5000

Darkelf0 · **Posted:** July 29th, 2005, 5:20 pm

key loggers can execute from nearly everything, however, this the chances that someone would create a very intuitive keylogger, that 1, hides in a .doc file, and 2. sell installs, is beyond what i would call "wanting a free ride",

and such a keylogger, would not likely be listed in the known spyware list.