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MonitoringTool:Win32/RefogKeylogger
Aliases: KGB Keylogger (Sophos) Mipko (other)
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this unwanted software.
This monitoring tool monitors what you do on your PC.
The tool can record what you type on PC (including your passwords), take screenshots, record the websites you visit, and track what programs you run and how you use your PC. It might send this information to a remote malicious hacker over email or an Internet (FTP) connection.
It might be installed on your PC intentionally by someone else.
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This program poses a severe threat to your PC.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden threats.
Protect your sensitive information
This tool might be used to steal your sensitive and confidential information. If you think your information has been stolen, see:
You should change your passwords after you've removed this tool:
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
