Objective See ReiKey 1.4.2 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesReiKey is a free security tool from Objective See that watches for keyboard event taps on your Mac. Many keyloggers capture what you type by installing exactly this kind of tap, so ReiKey scans for taps that are already present and keeps watch for new ones, alerting you the moment one appears.
Key Features
- Scans your Mac for keyboard event taps that are already installed
- Monitors in the background and alerts you when a new tap appears
- Shows which process installed each tap so you can judge it yourself
- Runs as a light menu bar app that stays out of your way
- Free and open source, published by the Objective See foundation
How to Download
- Get the app from Download from the official site and save the archive.
- Open the archive and run the ReiKey app it contains.
- Run a first scan, review the taps it lists, and leave monitoring on.
System Requirements
The Objective See site lists compatibility from OS X 10.13 onward for ReiKey. It is a small utility with modest needs, and it asks for no special permissions to do its core scanning work.
FAQs
Does ReiKey catch every kind of keylogger?
No, and the maker is open about that. It detects the common event tap method that much Mac malware uses, but keyloggers built on other methods can slip past it.
Will ReiKey flag normal apps as well?
Yes, at times. Helpful tools such as text expanders and shortcut apps also install taps for honest reasons. ReiKey shows you the process so you can decide.
Does ReiKey send my data anywhere?
The site explains that it only checks for a new version and can send anonymised crash reports. No keystrokes or personal information are collected.
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