antispyware
adjective
an·ti·spy·ware
¦an-tī-¦spī-ˌwer 
¦an-tē-
variants
or anti-spyware
: 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
Eric Seagren, Secure Your Network for Free, 2007
antispyware
noun
or anti-spyware
Jan should scan her computer for viruses, worms, and spyware using antivirus software and antispyware.
—Kenneth Baldauf and Ralph Stair, Succeeding with Technology, 2010
Kenneth Baldauf and Ralph Stair, Succeeding with Technology, 2010
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“Antispyware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antispyware. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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