Hidden keylogger discovered in hundreds of hp computers

We have a new scandal in the PC world and this time related to HP, some laptops from this manufacturer have been found to come with a hidden keylogger in their Synaptic touchpad driver.

Keylogger in HP touchpad driver

This keylogger is hidden in the touchpad driver of HP notebook computers, by default it is deactivated but it is still a potential danger since it gives hackers the opportunity to activate it and compromise user security, without the user entering you are welcome.

This hidden keylogger has been discovered by security researcher ZwClose , who was working on finding a method to take control of the keyboard of his HP laptop. The researcher found a string of this type of malware, which caused him to raise the alarm. When this keylogger is enabled , every keystroke that is made from the moment the system is booted is recorded.

HP has already spoken to say that the keylogger comes within the Synaptic software to be able to solve problems if necessary, they have already published a patch to eliminate the problem. They have also ensured that neither they nor Synaptic have made use of this element.

One more stain for HP, a company that in the past has not been without problems related to its printers. Overclock3d font