Secret Key Extraction using Keyloggers

Abstract

The application of keylogger technology for secret key extraction within a message-sending system is presented with practical example of its implementation in real-world scenarios. Keyloggers, designed to capture keystrokes, are repurposed to intercept cryptographic key input during the process of message encryption and decryption. By deploying keyloggers in a controlled environment, the sensitive cryptographic keys can be extracted from user interactions with the messaging application. The integration of keylogger tools with the messaging system includes technical details of their deployment and the methodologies used to capture and analyze keystrokes associated with cryptographic operations.