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antispyware

antispyware

1 3.2
A program that finds, blocks, and removes secret software that collects your personal information
  • noun
  • /ˈæntiˌspaɪˌwɛr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : programa antispyware
  • This is a multi-purpose suite that includes anti-virus, firewall, and antispyware components.
  • antispyware program
  • antispyware software
  • antispyware protection

Examples

  • Disable your antivirus and antispyware applications, usually via a right-click on the system tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools.

    Blog text (34)

  • To protect your personal data, you should install reliable antispyware software on your computer.

  • Tip 3: Install antivirus and antispyware software

    Academic text (2006)

  • Using multiple antivirus and antispyware tools, but don't use them at the same time.

    Blog text (34)

  • That's why it's so important to keep your antivirus and antispyware apps up to date.

    Blog text (29)

  • Despite applying layered security principles, including running antivirus, antispyware, and a firewall, even a careful user can fall victim to malware.

    Blog text (34)

  • Antivirus, antispyware, and anti-rootkit software can be purchased for less, or obtained for free (e.g., ClamWin, SpyBotSD).

    Blog text (15)

  • That's why you need at least three separate antimalware programs: an AV, an antispyware on-demand scanner (or two), as well as something like ThreatFire, which provides active protection against infection.

    Blog text (31)

  • Many users rely on antispyware applications to safeguard their information from unwanted tracking.

  • It's essential to have antispyware tools that can effectively detect and remove spyware from your device.

Synonyms

antimalware
vsantispyware
  • Specialized
1 3.3

Software that finds, stops, and removes harmful programs like viruses on computers

focuses narrowly on stopping programs that secretly collect user information

Antonyms

spyware
  • Specialized
21 4.8

A program that secretly takes information from your computer and sends it to others

How Protective

antimalware
  • Specialized
1 3.3
antispyware
  • Specialized
1 3.2
scanner
357 3.3

Surface Forms

antispyware singular
antispywares plural

Morphology

antispyware = spyware (semi-transparent) = anti + spy + ware

The anti- prefix is productive and clear, but the base word spyware is a technical term, so the meaning is not fully obvious to a general learner.

Etymology

Antispyware comes from anti- 'against' and spyware 'software that spies on you'. So, antispyware as a noun is software made to find, block, and remove programs that secretly collect your information.