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

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

Word History

Etymology

anti- entry 1 + spyware

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

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