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spyware::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system |
Examples of spyware
spyware
Use anti-virus software, spyware, firewalls and passwords to guard your privacy.
From the thenewstribune.com
Ensure you have firewalls on your computer, and anti-virus software and spyware.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Certain kinds of software are more apt to contain spyware or adware than others.
From the chron.com
The committee claims Huawei produces equipment with hardwired spyware installed.
From the economist.com
Maybe Huawei makes tailor-made equipment with spyware for each of its customers.
From the economist.com
For example, your anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall should always be active.
From the usatoday.com
But spyware programs could be more than just an annoyance, the researchers warn.
From the newscientist.com
Although the desirable software itself may do no harm, the bundled spyware does.
From the en.wikipedia.org
This type of spyware protection is normally much easier to use and more popular.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent
- Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers and collects little bits of information at a time about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. ...
- Programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user
- A type of software that monitors what you do on your computer and then relays that information to someone else over the Internet. Some programs track what kind of Web sites you visit and the results are shared with advertising agencies. ...
- Computer software hidden in a computer with the purpose of collecting information about the use of the computer.
- Software that tracks your movements on the Web for advertising purposes without your knowledge
- Loaded onto your computer unbeknownst to you, spyware is a type of program that watches what users do and forwards information to hackers over the Internet.
- A program/technology that assists in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. On the Internet, "spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested parties. ...
- A general term for a program that surreptitiously monitors your actions. While they are sometimes sinister, like a remote control program used by a hacker, software companies have been known to use spyware to gather data about customers. The practice is generally frowned upon. ...
