Gender-Based Violence IT helpCheck for trackers and keyloggers

Check your PC or laptop for any device you did not put there yourself.

There are a number of devices which are cheap and easy to purchase which can be used to track your laptop or gather information on what you entering into it.

Trackers

Trackers can be attached to your laptop. They will then send out information about your location.

Three examples of trackers that look like USB sticks.

Keyloggers

Keyloggers can be attached to your PC or laptop. They will then send out information about everything you type into your computer.

Three examples of keyloggers that look like small USB sticks.

What to do

If you find one of these devices on your computer, remove it immediately.

If you want to contact the police, keep the device as evidence.

If you find one of these devices attached to a university computer, please email help@strath.ac.uk.