What does this keylogger do?
Researchers have discovered a keylogger that comes packaged with the Conexant HD Audio Driver Package in version 1.0.0.46 and earlier. Along with this audio driver, there is a file named MicTray64.exe that features a scheduled task to run each time the users longs on to their system. From this, all keystrokes are then stored in a plaintext file (at C:\users\public\MicTray.log), something most users won’t be too excited about. Other users of that specific machine will be able to access the file and it may even possible that any program installed on the computer could access it. In the case there is malware involved, the results can be quite devastating. If you are using Windows 11, check out how to disable Windows 11’s keylogger.
How to block HP’s key logger
On Reddit, a user named “My_Angry_Account” presented a successful solution that will prevent the built-in keylogger from running. Here are the necessary steps you need to take: Further on, the user explains what all this will result in: 28 models of machines released by HP seem to be affected by this keylogger for now. *edit to add – If you are running Windows 64-bit then steps 4 and 5 should be: To check your version of Windows the shortcut is to hold down your Windows Key and press Pause (Break) or in Windows 8.1 and 10 you can right click on the start button and click on System. In previous versions you can right click on Computer or My Computer and click on Properties to find out what version of Windows you are running. RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT:
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