antispyware

adjective

an·ti·spy·ware | \¦an-tī-¦spī-ˌwer,

¦an-tē-\

variants: or anti-spyware

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

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antispyware or anti-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, 2010

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