Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a commercial system monitor application distributed by Hawkeye Products. It may have the capabilities to harvest stored credentials, keystrokes, screenshots, network activity, and other information from systems where this software is installed. It may also covertly monitor user behaviour and harvest personally identifiable information including names and passwords, keystrokes from emails, chat programs, websites visited, and financial activity.

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may be able to covertly collect screenshots, video recordings, or it may activate any connected camera or microphone. Collected information may be stored locally and later retrieved, or may be transmitted to an online service or location.

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may run as a start-up entry and may be visible as running processes on compromised machines. Alternatively, this spyware may also be configured in a manner which prevents visible processes and start-up entries.

Type and source of infection

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may be distributed using various methods. This software may be packaged with free online software, or could be disguised as a harmless program and distributed by email. Alternatively, it may be installed by an individual with physical or remote access to the computer.”>

Malwarebytes protects users from the installation of Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger.

Malwarebytes detects and removes Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger.

You can use the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Nebula console to scan endpoints.

Nebula endpoint tasks menu

Choose the Scan + Quarantine option. Afterwards you can check the Detections page to see which threats were found.

On the Quarantine page you can see which threats were quarantined and restore them if necessary.