Security’s Blind Spot: Physical Keyloggers That Bypass Antivirus Entirely

Executive summary: This report examines the AirDrive Forensic Keylogger Cable Pro, a hardware USB keylogger that records keystrokes and offers log access via a Wi‑Fi access point; experiments showed device-generated USB current spikes and that the device can evade host-based detection, making credential theft stealthy and forensically quiet. The authors recommend combining physical hardening (access controls, tamper-evident cabling, asset checks) with rogue Wi‑Fi monitoring and passwordless MFA to reduce risk and enable on-site verification when anomalies are detected.