About the Software Keyboard

The software keyboard is a feature that allows users to enter their ID and password by clicking keys displayed on a web browser with their mouse. It is being utilized as a counter-measure against a type of spyware known as a keylogger that is capable of stealing information entered from a regular keyboard.

Entering Characters with the Software Keyboard

The software keyboard is used when users must enter important information into a text field such as IDs, passwords, and credit card numbers.
Click on the icon to the side of the text field to display the software keyboard. You can enter characters into the text field without using your computer's keyboard by, instead, clicking on the various keys displayed on the screen. Once you have finished using the software keyboard, close it.

Enter upper case letters.

Enter lower case letters.

Enter numerals.

Enter symbols.

Erase the last character entered.

Erase all characters entered.

Close the software keyboard.

Notes of Concern Regarding the Software Keyboard

•	Entry from the computer's normal keyboard is not accepted while the software keyboard is being displayed. If you would like to use your computer's keyboard, please close the software keyboard first.

•	The software keyboard does not guarantee that your data is safe. If your computer is infected by a type of spyware that records all actions performed onscreen, the data entered may be stolen, even if entered through the software keyboard.

Spyware

Spyware refers to programs that invade computers without their owners' knowledge in order to steal information stored within (such as IDs, passwords, and so on) or from actions performed by the user. It is possible for your computer to be infected with spyware by viewing websites rigged with spyware, opening e-mail attachments, or installing software by unknown developers or providers.
There are various kinds of spyware, such as keyloggers that steal information entered through the keyboard, as well as programs that save image files of actions on the screen and send them to an outside source through the internet.