Educational Python Keylogger

Created by BackdoorAli aka NotAlita (GitHub: https://github.com/BackdoorAli)

⚠️ For educational purposes only. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

This is a cross-platform Python keylogger built to demonstrate red team tactics and teach ethical cybersecurity awareness.

Features

• Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Clipboard monitoring
• Auto email logs every X minutes
• Logs active window titles
• Dumps system info on start
• Stealth mode (Windows + silent Linux/macOS)

Setup

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/Mira2720/keylogger-edu.git
   cd keylogger-edu

2. Install requirements:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. (Linux only) Install xdotool:

   sudo apt install xdotool

4. Edit your email/password in keylogger.py before running.

5. Run the script:

   python keylogger.py

Ethical Use

This project is intended to help defenders understand attacker tactics. Use it only in controlled lab environments.

See the CASE_STUDY.md for a practical walkthrough.