KeyLogger Personalizable

This project is a keylogger developed in C++ by Thomas O'Neil Álvarez, with support for customizing its icon and compiling it for Windows systems.

How It Works

The keylogger records all keypresses on a Windows machine and logs them into a file named registro_teclas.txt. It runs in the background as a hidden process.

Features

• Records all keypresses, including special characters and combinations.
• Supports customizable icons for the executable.
• Developed in C++ for educational purposes.

How to Use

Compilation Steps (on Kali Linux)

1. Ensure you have mingw-w64 installed on your Kali Linux machine. Install it if necessary with:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install mingw-w64

2. Navigate to the directory containing the project files:

   cd /path/to/project

3. Compile the keylogger into a .exe file:
   • Without a custom icon:

     x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++ keylogger.cpp -o keylogger.exe -lws2_32 -static -mwindows

   • With a custom icon (requires recursos.rc):
     1. Compile the resource file:

        x86_64-w64-mingw32-windres recursos.rc -o recursos.o

     2. Compile the executable:

        x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++ keylogger.cpp recursos.o -o keylogger.exe -lws2_32 -static -mwindows

Adding a Custom Icon

1. Replace Photoshop.ico with your desired .ico file in the project folder.
2. Update recursos.rc to point to the new icon file:

   ICONO ICON "new_icon_name.ico"
   

3. Recompile the project following the steps above.

Transferring to Windows

• Using a USB Drive:

  1. Copy the keylogger.exe file onto a USB drive.
  2. Plug the USB into a Windows machine and transfer the file.

• Dragging from Kali to Windows (in a virtual machine setup):

  1. Ensure shared folders are enabled between your Kali and Windows VM environments.
  2. Drag and drop the file from Kali to the Windows desktop.

Stopping the Keylogger

To stop the keylogger running in the background:

1. Open Task Manager on Windows (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
2. Locate the keylogger.exe process.
3. Right-click and select End Task.

Notes

• This project is intended for educational purposes only. Use it responsibly and ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations.

License

Use this project at your own risk. It is designed exclusively for educational purposes.