Just in case you weren't paranoid enough! A new device has hit the marketplace that is a huge danger to anyone who uses a public access PC. It is known as a key tracker and it sits between the keyboard and the PC. As is shown in the pictures, it is exceptionally discreet but is probably one of the most dangerous items of equipment to a persons personal information that is readily available. These devices record every key that is pressed on the keyboard. Due to it's position (sitting between the keyboard and the PC) the information is logged by the tracker before the PC knows about it and as such is near impossible for the PC to detect. Key loggers are available in both USB and PS2 formats so pretty much any PC can be logged.
The user puts the tracker in line, leaves it there for a set amount of time and then retrieves it. They then simply download the data onto their own PC stealing passwords, account details, just about anything that was accessed on the bugged PC during the time it was attached.
So I think the warning goes out to all! BE WARNED If you intend to use a PC that is not yours (ie hotel business centre, internet café, airport etc) I would advise looking at the back of the PC to see if one of these little suckers has been installed (scrambling under a desk is the better alternative to losing your bank or email details). If you cannot get to see the back of the PC, I would suggest you don't use it for anything personal. If a tracker is there and you do not notice it, whoever placed it there (could be any user of that PC before you) will be able to recall all of your keystrokes gaining access to your valuable information.
These trackers cost less than $60 and they are definitely already out there.
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