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Briefly explain two threats that may arise due to a keylogger installed on a computer.

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Two threats that may arise due to a keylogger installed on a computer are :

  1. Privacy Breach — Keyloggers can capture sensitive and personal information such as passwords, emails and private conversations. This information can then be accessed and misused by unauthorized individuals, leading to privacy breaches and potential identity theft.
  2. Data Leakage — Keyloggers have the capability to send the recorded keystrokes to external entities without the user's knowledge. This data leakage can result in confidential information falling into the wrong hands, compromising security and confidentiality.

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