an·ti·spy·ware
| \ ¦an-tī-¦spī-ˌwer
, ¦an-tē- \
, ¦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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antispyware. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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