Keylogger

Intrepid · 07-16-2004, 12:39 PM

What exactly does a Ps2 (that is ps2 port as in keyboard port) filter look like, and what does it do?
and does it look similar to a hardware keylogger?

because i have found a ps2 connector, about the size of an aa battery, if not a bit shorter, and i am concerned it could be a hardware keylogger.

It wasn't connected to my computer, but anyway i found it, and it is very worrying if it is a logger, feedback would be appreciated.

this is an actual logger, and what i have looks basically the same

Larry_OHF · 07-16-2004, 02:01 PM

ACK!

Larry quickly jumps up and checks his own wiring for this device...

Okay, I'm good. Whew!

Man...I have never seen one o'those before.

Edit:

Hey...if it is a keylogger, then you would be able to plug it into your USB drive receiver and try to get it to show you if it has a memory file. You said you just found it lying around? Who would have possibly tapped you, then carelessly left the thing out?

[ 07-16-2004, 02:04 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

Ilander · 07-16-2004, 02:42 PM

Umm...encase it in a sphere of aluminum foil in case it's transmitting!

Bungleau · 07-16-2004, 03:08 PM

It sure looks like one. Here's a link to one that looks very similar.

So.... where are you that someone might be interested in what you're doing?

Animal · 07-16-2004, 04:18 PM

There should be no need for a PS2 filter. Perhaps a PS2 to USB adapter or an AT style to PS2 adapter, but if you have a PS2 keyboard it should plug directly into the PS2 port.

I suppose if you are that concerned about it, you could take a 20lb sledgehammer to it.

You wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.

Sir Kenyth · 07-16-2004, 06:31 PM

That's a keystroke capture device for sure. No such thing as a filter. The only filter on cables is a ferrite bead, and you snap those over the cable. Simply remove it and be done with it.

Sir Kenyth · 07-16-2004, 06:32 PM

Remember though, it could be a DIN to PS/2 adapter. Have you checked the pinout on both ends?

Bungleau · 07-16-2004, 11:00 PM

Hmmm... just reread your initial post, and realized that you posted a picture of a keystroke logger, and not of the thing you're looking at

Maybe that will teach me...

In any case, are there any identifying markings on the critter? words, pictures, symbols... they can narrow down what it is.

If it's an AT to PS2 adapter, the connections will be dramatically different on both sides. I've got at least one of them, and the AT side is about twice the diameter of the PS2 side. And the pins are much larger, too.

Care to post a picture so that we can examine?

Bahamut · 07-16-2004, 11:59 PM

So that's how it looks like... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Luckily nobody isn't really using my PC...

Intrepid · 07-18-2004, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Kenyth:
Remember though, it could be a DIN to PS/2 adapter. Have you checked the pinout on both ends?

it is a ps2 to ps2 connector,
i strongly think it is a filter
but i am still thinking....
i might cut it open i think

07-16-2004, 02:01 PM	#2
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	ACK! Larry quickly jumps up and checks his own wiring for this device... Okay, I'm good. Whew! Man...I have never seen one o'those before. Edit: Hey...if it is a keylogger, then you would be able to plug it into your USB drive receiver and try to get it to show you if it has a memory file. You said you just found it lying around? Who would have possibly tapped you, then carelessly left the thing out? [ 07-16-2004, 02:04 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ] __________________

07-16-2004, 02:42 PM	#3
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Umm...encase it in a sphere of aluminum foil in case it's transmitting! __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

07-16-2004, 03:08 PM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	It sure looks like one. Here's a link to one that looks very similar. So.... where are you that someone might be interested in what you're doing? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-16-2004, 04:18 PM	#5
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,534	There should be no need for a PS2 filter. Perhaps a PS2 to USB adapter or an AT style to PS2 adapter, but if you have a PS2 keyboard it should plug directly into the PS2 port. I suppose if you are that concerned about it, you could take a 20lb sledgehammer to it. You wouldn't have to worry about it anymore. __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-16-2004, 06:31 PM	#6
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 54 Posts: 1,785	That's a keystroke capture device for sure. No such thing as a filter. The only filter on cables is a ferrite bead, and you snap those over the cable. Simply remove it and be done with it. __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

07-16-2004, 12:39 PM	#1
Intrepid Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 28, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 1,124	What exactly does a Ps2 (that is ps2 port as in keyboard port) filter look like, and what does it do? and does it look similar to a hardware keylogger? because i have found a ps2 connector, about the size of an aa battery, if not a bit shorter, and i am concerned it could be a hardware keylogger. It wasn't connected to my computer, but anyway i found it, and it is very worrying if it is a logger, feedback would be appreciated. this is an actual logger, and what i have looks basically the same

07-16-2004, 06:32 PM	#7
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 54 Posts: 1,785	Remember though, it could be a DIN to PS/2 adapter. Have you checked the pinout on both ends? __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

07-16-2004, 11:00 PM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Hmmm... just reread your initial post, and realized that you posted a picture of a keystroke logger, and not of the thing you're looking at Maybe that will teach me... In any case, are there any identifying markings on the critter? words, pictures, symbols... they can narrow down what it is. If it's an AT to PS2 adapter, the connections will be dramatically different on both sides. I've got at least one of them, and the AT side is about twice the diameter of the PS2 side. And the pins are much larger, too. Care to post a picture so that we can examine? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-16-2004, 11:59 PM	#9
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	So that's how it looks like... [img]smile.gif[/img] Luckily nobody isn't really using my PC... __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

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