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Definition of antispyware
: relating to or being software designed to detect and remove spyware Both antivirus and antispyware software require regular patching with the current signature files in order to remain effective. — Eric Seagren, Secure Your Network for Free, 2007
antispyware
oranti–spyware
noun Jan should scan her computer for viruses, worms, and spyware using antivirus software and antispyware. — Kenneth Baldauf and Ralph Stair, Succeeding with Technology, 2010Read the Latest from M-W
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