Library PC Bugging Scam

In-line Keyboard Cable Logger

UK - Police are investigating the discovery of snooping devices attached to public computers in two Cheshire libraries. Staff found the keyloggers, USB devices which record keyboard activity, in the back of two PCs at Wilmslow Library and one at Handforth Library. (more)

Tip: Don't use public computers, but if you must, don't type in any confidential information, but if you must, don't use public computers. 

In-line USB Keystroke Logger

A physical search may turn up a keystroke logger, but cannot be relied upon to declare a computer is clean. Keystroke loggers are also sold embedded inside keyboards and as spyware (software), some of which instantly transmits the keystrokes to a remote location. 

Two types of physical hardware loggers are shown. ~Kevin