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1. fe Z Interface KEYGHOST Il SERIES Record Keystrokes In A Flash USER S MANUAL KeyGhost Professional SE KeyGhost Professional KeyGhost Standard KeyGhost Security Keyboard Pro KeyGhost Security Keyboard Std c 1999 2000 2001 KEYGHOST LTD A SUBSIDIARY OF INTERFACE SECURITY LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FW USER S NOTICE No part of this manual including the products described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of KeyGhost Ltd KEYGHOST LTD PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY KEYGHOST LTD KEYGHOST LTD ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING T
2. SE Keystrokes Yes Yes Yes Yes pecifications all cal Standard Keystrokes Security Keystrokes Keyboard ProSE Keyghost II 500 000 Professional Keystrokes Keyghost II 500 000 128 Bit Security Keystrokes Keyboard Pro Keyghost II 97 000 Security Keystrokes Keyboard Std
3. a backup device in situations where you cannot afford to lose a single thing you type The stored keystrokes are not encrypted Availability Now See appendix for compete model specifications Ill Hardware Installation The KeyGhost Security Keyboard simply plugs into any computer with a small PS 2 keyboard plug or a large DIN plug Adaptors are used to convert it to work with a large DIN plug As with all KeyGhost products the Security Keyboard can be installed even when computer is switched off logged out password protected or locked The External KeyGhost model plugs between the keyboard and the computer PS 2 Adaptors are used to convert it to work with a large DIN plug Please note USB Keyboards are not currently supported USB Keyghost to be developed soon Installing an External KeyGhost BEFORE AFTER Note this picture is a representation only Checklist 1 Make sure that you plugged the KeyGhost into the PS 2 Socket for the Keyboard not the PS 2 socket for the Mouse If the Keyboard or computer has a larger DIN type connector you may need to purchase an adapter If the Keyboard has a thin flat plug it may be a USB Keyboard Please note USB Keyboards are not currently supported however the KeyGhost USB is currently under R amp D 10 IV Operation In normal operation KeyGhost will not affect the operation of the computer in any way It quietly monitors the keyboard but doesn
4. t interfere with it If you want to access the recorded keystrokes then it will interact with the computer Open up any text editor For example this could be WordPad for Windows 98 Pe for BeOS or Emacs for Linux To access the KeyGhost menu type vghostlog It must be typed in one block with no backspace or editing The KeyGhost will recognise the password and you will see a menu being phantom typed into your editor It will look like this C for compatibility mode kkkkk KeyGhost v6 38 www keyghost com Main menu gt Download entire log Download section of log Erase log Optimise speed Password change Format memory chip Arrows keys include Diagnostics Exit OONOORWN Select or space to exit gt enter your selection here 11 Menu option Downloading log Press 1 or D to download the record of keystrokes so far Most keystrokes are displayed normally but some keystrokes are described as per the table below Code Description Code Description lt tab gt The tab key lt esc gt The escape key lt ins gt Insert key lt del gt Delete key lt hom gt Home key lt end gt End key lt pgu gt Page Up Key lt pgd gt Page Down key Ift Left arrow lt rgt gt Right arrow lt upa gt Up arrow lt dwn gt Down arrow lt bks gt Backspace key lt win gt The windows key CAD Same as pressing lt PWR gt Power up
5. HE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Product Name KEYGHOST SERIES Manual Revision 1 2 KG Release Date March 2001 Copyright 1999 2000 2001 KeyGhost Ltd a subsidiary of I nterface Security Ltd All rights reserved LEGAL DISCLAIMER Use of this device for any other purpose other than the backup or monitoring of keystrokes on your own Personal Computer may be in criminal violation of applicable laws Keyghost Limited it s parent company Interface Security Ltd and all it subsidiaries and suppliers disclaim all responsibility and liability with regards to the use of this device in any situation whatsoever the circumstance and may not be held responsible or liable in any manner for the legitimate or illegitimate use of the Keyghost range of products It is the end user s responsibility to obey all applicable local state and federal laws Our hardware is intended for authorised system administrators employers and or owners of the computer IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYGHOST LTD IT S DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF KEYGHOST LTD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW WARRANTY Product warran
6. ad keys incorrectly for a short space of time This problem disappears as soon as the caps lock or Num Lock is pressed for the first time To avoid this problem after the KeyGhost has been plugged in press the caps lock and Num Lock keys are few times to synchronise everything The KeyGhost writes the keystrokes permanently to flash memory approximately every 4 keystrokes or when the KeyGhost password is typed in to access the menu If the KeyGhost is unplugged before this the keystrokes not written yet will be lost 15 V FAQ This page contains some of the most frequently asked questions our users have Q What is the KeyGhost A The KeyGhost is used to log all keystrokes on a computer It is a tiny device that clips onto the keyboard cable It installs in less than 12 seconds Q Can record the keystrokes on one computer and retrieve them on another computer A Yes the KeyGhost device can be unplugged and moved around without any trouble The KeyGhost can be used to record the keystrokes on one machine and retrieve them on another Q Can unplug the device without losing the keystrokes A Yes the KeyGhost device uses a permanent form of memory that doesn t need batteries However the KeyGhost writes keystrokes permanently to flash memory approximately every 4 keystrokes or when the KeyGhost password is typed in to access the menu If the KeyGhost is unplugged before this the keystrokes not written yet will
7. be lost Q No software to install at all Just plug it in But how do retrieve the keystrokes A The KeyGhost uses it s own hardware to generate the menu and Ghost keystrokes into any text editor 16 Q Why do want a KeyGhost device when I can use a key logger program available off the internet A There are several reasons why a software program may not always be the best option If the target computer is password protected it will be almost impossible to install a software keystroke logger The KeyGhost device installs in a few seconds onto any PC with any operating system The KeyGhost device can even be installed when the computer is switched off It will also pick up passwords that software keystroke loggers cannot like those passwords used to access the BIOS before boot up Installing a software keystroke logger into your own machine also involves a higher risk If the software is flawed it may cause your operating system to crash halt or slow down The keystroke logs that are stored by the program on your hard drive may be easily located and modified or copied by others Some virus scanning software may also detect software keystroke loggers Software already exists which is designed specifically to detect and disable software keystroke loggers Q Can the KeyGhost device be detected by special software A Installation of a KeyGhost device doesn t affect computer operation in any way There is absolutely n
8. host solution for their data backup surveillance and computer security needs Powered by it s own hi tech internal chip the KeyGhost can store up to 2 000 000 keystrokes in non volatile flash memory permanent memory that does not require power to retain storage This enables the KeyGhost to operate completely independent of the hardware and operating system that is running on the PC These stored keystrokes are protected state of the art 128 bit encryption KeyGhost Professional Special Edition SE only KeyGhost Professional and KeyGhost Professional Special Edition SE only Specifications for other models may vary See Table 1 Appendix The KeyGhost can be installed in seconds on any PC and works flawlessly No software needs to be installed on the PC to record keystrokes which means that when installing a KeyGhost there is no danger of disturbing the setup of your current computer system s operating system This also means any software running on the machine can never detect the KeyGhost Keystrokes can be recorded on one computer and retrieved on another computer As it is completely CPU independent users of the KeyGhost system will find no change in the operational speed of their PC Il Available Models KeyGhost Il Professional SE With a memory of 2 000 000 keystrokes and 128 bit encryption this model is recommended for long term monitoring and computer security control Availabil
9. ity Now KeyGhost Il Professional This version stores 500 000 keystrokes with 128 bit encryption It is recommended for medium large organisations looking to add an extra security control to their computer systems Availability Now KeyGhost Il Standard This is the low cost version It stores a maximum of 97 000 keystrokes with no encryption It is ideal for monitoring a computer where security is not an issue It may also be used as a backup device in situations where you cannot afford to lose a single thing you type Availability Now KeyGhost Il Security Keyboard Professional This is an ordinary keyboard with a KeyGhost Professional or Pro SE hidden inside available in flat PS 2 or Natural style keyboard It looks and feels exactly like any ordinary keyboard It may be used as an extra security control where the user does not want a visible KeyGhost Pro attached to the back of their PC It is ideal for use in organisations that require constant uninterrupted and transparent long term monitoring of any number of computers For protection of your data keystrokes are encrypted 128 bit and stored Availability Now KeyGhost Il Security Keyboard Standard This is an ordinary keyboard with a KeyGhost Standard hidden inside available in flat PS 2 or Natural style keyboard It looks and feels exactly like any ordinary keyboard It is ideal for monitoring a computer where security is not an issue It may also be used as
10. k simply use a desktop computer to format it again Menu option Arrow Keys Include Usually the keystroke log consists mainly of recorded arrow keys To make the log of keystrokes smaller and more comprehensive turn the recording of arrow keys off with this menu Is there anything else might need to know If anything else is plugged into the keyboard line always plug the KeyGhost in closer to the computer Any other devices such as keyboard switches should be closer to the keyboard The KeyGhost downloads the keystroke log a great deal faster if the caps lock is off 14 Some editors such as Microsoft Word have AutoFormat turned on If you access the menu in these editors it will add extra numbering to the menu causing it to print out differently It is recommended that such a feature is turned off by selecting Tools AutoCorrect AutoFormat as you type Automatic Numbered lists off This problem disappears if an editor such as WordPad is used instead In some editors such as Notepad for Windows 98 there is a 64 000 character limit on the number of characters entered Since KeyGhost can store more than this Notepad will refuse to accept any more characters beyond the limit Therefore an editor such as WordPad for Windows 98 is recommended as it can store almost unlimited amounts of text Very rarely the KeyGhost may swap the upper case and lower case characters around or record the number p
11. means ctrl alt the KeyGhost delete plugged in or the computer switched on F1 The F1 function key Ctrl and Alt keys are displayed in the log For example if the ctrl q keystroke combination was pressed it would be displayed in the log as lt ctrl q gt Multiple keystrokes are compressed For example if the key q is pressed 50 times it will be displayed in the log as lt q 50x gt If ctrl q was pressed 60 times it would be displayed in the log as lt ctrl q 60x gt All further repeated keystrokes are ignored after 50 000 repeated keystrokes are detected This removes the possibility of the log being filled up if a book is placed on one of the keys for an extended period of time 12 When you have finished save the file for use later on and erase the log if you want This will reduce download time for next session To download a portion of the log press 2 Simply enter the starting position then press enter Menu option Erasing the Log This erases the record of keystrokes in the memory It takes only a few seconds Menu option Optimise Speed Certain older computers cannot handle the menu being generated too fast The symptoms of this are that the menu looks incomplete or corrupted Press 4 to change the speed that the KeyGhost generates characters Entering a low number such as 1 makes the menu generate very fast This should be used on most modern computer
12. o way a software program could ever detect that a KeyGhost is attached to the PC 17 Q What if someone else types in the password by mistake A The password can consist of up to 12 letters As long as your password is a random combination of over 10 letters there are well over 10 Trillion possible combinations Q How do change the password A After bringing up the configuration menu there is an option to change the password Q How long can the password be A The password can consist of up to 12 letters however no number or punctuation may be used 18 VI Troubleshooting Description After installation the keyboard does not respond when keys are pressed The KeyGhost doesn t recognise my password PUC The menu looks garbled with characters missing Recommended Action Make sure that the KeyGhost is plugged into the Keyboard PS 2 socket not the PS 2 Mouse socket Open a text editor like Notepad Type your password in one attempt you cannot use the backspace or arrow keys to correct Wait 2 Seconds after typing your password Try slowing down your keystroke downloading speed From the KeyGhost menu set the KeyGhost to Compatibility mode press c Then increase the delay number on the download speed until the menu is displayed correctly 19 Vil APPENDIX Capacity Encryption Compatible Casing with Turbo Download Keyghost II 2 000 000 Yes 128 bit Professional
13. s Entering a high number such as 3000 should be used on older computers such as an 80286 PC or an old laptop If the speed is set to make the menu generate very fast and the KeyGhost is run for the first time on an older computer that cannot handle it press C for compatibility mode This switches the KeyGhost to slow speed Menu option Changing password used to access the log To change your password press 3 and enter the password twice If they match the password will be changed Pressing enter at any time will exit the password dialogue with no change If you make your password at least 8 random letters there will be over 300 million combinations IMPORTANT Make sure you do not choose a password that is likely to be typed in during normal 13 operation of your computer i e Don t make your KeyGhost password a common word or the same as your E mail or Internet password Please do not misplace your password If you do forget your password you will need to return it to the KeyGhost manufacturers for replacement postage costs will be charged Menu option Format memory chip Formatting the flash chip erases everything on it permanently with a 13 pass erase cycle The process takes 5 minutes and means that the data is completely irretrievable We recommend that a desktop computer rather than a notebook be used to format the memory chip If a notebook is used and the format does not appear to wor
14. ty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is authorised in writing by KeyGhost Ltd We provide a limited warranty which completely at our discretion covers only the parts and labor replacement cost of any KeyGhost product KeyGhost Ltd is not to be held responsible or liable in any way for any consequential loss due to the use of this product KEYGHOST LTD CONTACT INFO Head office Address 7 Cockle Lane Northshore Christchurch 8009 New Zealand Telephone 64 3 3888 179 Fax 64 3 3888 146 R amp D and customer support Address 109 Montreal St Christchurch 8001 New Zealand Telephone 64 3 3793883 Fax 64 3 3793885 Web Email info keyghost com WWW www keyghost com Manual updates bug reports upgrades Email support keyghost com WWW www keyghost com support CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION csccsssssssessssessersesessersesesserseseeners 6 II AVAILABLE MODELS eeeeeeee entente enero 7 IIl HARDWARE INSTALLATION eene 9 IV OPERATION e ereeeeee ense nent neta sensn sts sbin 11 AAD O E E 16 VI TROUBLESHOOTING eret nnn 19 VII APPENDIX eeeeeeeeee eese eee netn tne tn senta statuae 20 l Introduction Thank you for purchasing a KeyGhost product With this purchase you join the thousands of others that have chosen to use a KeyG

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