Spyware Definition

spīwâr
noun
Software that secretly gathers information about a person or organization.
American Heritage
Unauthorized software that collects and transmits information over the Internet about a computer user without the user's knowledge or consent.
Webster's New World

Origin of Spyware

  • From spy +"Ž -ware

    From Wiktionary

Spyware Sentence Examples

  • Some of the free spyware removers will even actually install more spyware on your computer.

  • Spyware control will protect you from malicious programs running on your PC that might be send out your details or logging keystrokes.

  • With spyware, the thief actually accesses the files on your computer or logs your keystrokes in order to take personal information you either have saved on your machine or typed in while you're on the Web.

  • If you believe your computer has been affected by spyware, consider downloading a free anti-spyware program.

  • These include malicious Spyware, nuisance adware, phishing attacks and cookies.

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Words Starting With

SSPSPY

Words Ending With

EREARE

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