Does Mac OS X Get Keylogger Virus

Here is a question most of the Mac users concern about: does Mac get keylogger virus? There are a lot of discussions out there but few people exactly explain this question.

The answer to this question is certainly "yes, there are keylogger viruses on the Macintosh". But the amount of viruses on Mac is much less than viruses on PC (the proportion of PC viruses to Mac viruses is about one hundred to two). So the chances you get keylogger virus on your Mac are few and far between.

The most dangerous things at the moment are small USB devices (Hardware Keylogger) that can be installed to keyboard and computer and record everything. Mac OS X can't protect you because the whole key logging happens outside the computer. Of course it is possible that someone physically get at your computer, install the keylogger and pick it up again later. And Mac Books / MacBook Pros are safe as long as you don't use an external keyboard.

But you can install a keylogger program yourself on your own Mac if you wish to do so, so you can find out what others type on your computer. Or someone else can install it if they have your administrator password and access to your computer. The only way to install a keylogger on Mac is if you have physical access to the Mac. It cannot be done remotely.

Guardians or employers are most interested in this kind of Mac Keylogger programs. Nowadays Mac Keyloggers are much more powerful in logging keystrokes, websites and chat conversations. Since the keylogger is used in these legitimate ways, it will help you a lot in practice.

To sum up, Mac is relatively more secure than PC, but there is a possibility that you get a virus on your Mac. Remember to exclude legitimate Keylogger for Mac programs from your worry-about list.