How to Know if a Torrent Keylogger Has a Virus
Knowing how to check if a torrent has a keylogger may prevent you from getting your online accounts stolen. Keyloggers record every keystroke you make. This allows them to steal your user names, passwords, Social Security number or anything else you type on your computer. Torrent files are notorious for being infected with various viruses. Running a virus scan after downloading a torrent is the only way to know if a torrent has a keylogger.
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Instructions
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Download Webroot Spy Sweeper, Malwarebytes or the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.
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Open your new antivirus software by double-clicking the icon or right-clicking it and selecting "Open."
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Select "Perform Full Scan." At the end of the scan, a list of viruses should appear with the infected file.
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Click "Remove Selected" after the virus scan is complete to remove the keylogger.
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Restart your desktop or laptop.
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