socket programming

[ajit]

i hope i won't be banned for this thread -----
well i have some basic questions about socket programming ----
it consists of two applications server and client . server running on a system runs in background now my question is about a appliction called BO2k .which works like a keylogger
it's server is installed on a machine and it start working in background . now is it possible for a appliation running in background to get key's being pressed --copy those key's to a file.
i think it shoud be possible with getche() in c++..isn't it so----

plz reply -----

[journy101]

It sounds like you want to learn how to make a keylogger, weather it be with ilegal intent or just quizitive and wanting to know more we cannot provide that kind of information, as this site focuses on defence. Though knowing how a keyloger works and how to make one helps companys develop anti-keyloggers. All I can say is keep experimenting and if you do suceed use the program on your own computer or with permision. It can be a valueble tool when used legitly

[Ghostdog]

As journy101 said you want to make a keylogger. It's very simple you just need to make a hook. You have to use the SetWindowsHookEx function API (see msdn for more).

But as journy101 said can test this only in your box.