Keylogger.Revealer

Keylogger.Revealer is a sophisticated infection that has been around for a really long time. In fact, it is getting close to a full decade since this threat was discovered first. Since then, the threat has evolved plenty of times, and that is due to the fact that multiple malicious parties have exploited Revealer Keylogger created by Logifox. According to the information presented at logixoft.com, this tool is the most popular free monitoring software that has been downloaded over 10 million times. The newest version of this tool is compatible with the latest Windows version, Windows 10. While the tool offered by Logifox is legitimate, third parties have been found exploiting it for their own gain. These parties can use it to spy on users and collect potentially sensitive information. Without a doubt, you want to remove Keylogger.Revealer if it is being used by malicious parties. If you are not sure which version of the tool exists on your PC, and you are confused about how to delete it, you need to continue reading.

According to our research team, Keylogger.Revealer has been modified by malicious cyber criminals to spy on users many times. Due to this, it is hard to say how exactly it might spread. Some parties could distribute it with the help of software bundles. Others could create misleading installers camouflaging the keylogger as something else. Considering that different versions of this infection exist, it is also difficult to say how exactly it is installed on your PC. The samples our research team has tested created malicious files in %WINDIR%\System32\ and %ALLUSERSPROFILE% directories. The name of the launcher was “rvlkl.exe”. Keylogger.Revealer also created a startup entry called “rvlkl.lnk” to ensure that the keylogger is activated upon startup. %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ is the directory where this .LNK file was placed. Needless to say, the situation could be different in your case. The executable could have a different name, and its location could be completely different as well. It is easiest to employ a legitimate malware scanner to help you locate the malware that requires removal. You might also be able to detect the threat using the malicious process running on Task Manager.

The purpose of Keylogger.Revealer is to record your keystrokes. This is how your logins and passwords can be collected, and that is why malicious parties are known to exploit this keylogger. Unfortunately, Windows users who have this threat installed are at serious risk because if the data ends up in malicious hands, their accounts could be hijacked. For example, if the malicious keylogger records login information for your social networking accounts, and cyber criminals manage to hijack them, your name could be used to spread malware by exposing contacts to corrupted links. If Keylogger.Revealer leaks login data of your online banking accounts, you could become a victim of theft. If you have discovered the keylogger, you need to make sure you update your passwords as soon as you delete it. Also, it is a great idea to check for any suspicious activity, including unauthorized transactions and scam messages. Needless to say, if you discover anything out of the ordinary, you have to warn your contacts about misleading messages that could come from your accounts, as well as contact your bank to inform them about illegal activity.

There are several methods using which you could delete Keylogger.Revealer. You can analyze recently downloaded files in %APPDATA%, %LOCALAPPDATA%, %WINDIR%\System32\, and similar directories yourself. If you are successful, you might be able to locate and remove the malicious executable manually. The guide below reveals how to find the malicious file using the Task Manager. Unfortunately, you have to be able to identify the malicious process to succeed. As you can see, removing Keylogger.Revealer manually is not the easiest of tasks. The good news is that you can also eliminate this malware using anti-malware software. If you choose legitimate and, most important, up-to-date software, you will have the devious threat eliminated in no time. If you are having trouble understanding the infection and choosing the removal method that fits your situation best, you can always post a comment below. Our research team is here to help you.

Keylogger.Revealer Removal

1. Simultaneously tap Ctrl+Shift+Esc to launch Task Manager.
2. Click the Processes tab at the top.
3. Find the malicious process and make sure it is the one you need to terminate (could be named rvlkl.exe).
4. Right-click the process first and select Open file location.
5. Go back to the Task Manager and End process.
6. Go to the location of the malicious .exe file, right-click it, and select Delete.
7. Launch Windows Explorer by tapping Win+E keys.
8. Enter %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ into the address bar.
9. Delete the LNK file linked to the malicious .exe file (should have the same name; e.g., rvlkl.lnk).
10. Empty Recycle Bin and then immediately perform a full system scan to check if your PC is clean.