anti-spyware
Digital snooping defense
Anti-spyware refers to software designed to detect and remove spyware—malicious programs that secretly monitor user activity, collect personal data, or track browsing habits.
Anti-spyware tools scan systems for these threats and block new infections: Make sure your anti-spyware is up to date.
Often bundled with antivirus software in comprehensive security suites.
Promotional software nuisance
- TrojanOf an ancient walled city
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
worm · ransomware · phishing · tracking · cookies · botnet · zero-day · exploit
Device that reads data
- scanBrief visual sweep
- heuristicPractical solving shortcut
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- databaseOrganized digital information collection
real-time · monitoring · behavioral · quarantine · alert · log · scheduled
Network access control system
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
prevention · immunization · auto-update · definitions · whitelist · blacklist · sandbox
Recording unique digit patterns
- anonymityUnknown identity state
- telemetryDistant automated data collection
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- PIIIdentity-revealing information
Agent that removes dirt
- deletionRemoval of content
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- restoreReturn to earlier state
rollback · residue · remnants · stubborn · persistent · automated
adware
Promotional software nuisance
- TrojanOf an ancient walled city
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
virus · worm · ransomware · phishing · tracking · cookies · botnet · zero-day · exploit · backdoor
scanner
Device that reads data
database · real-time · monitoring · behavioral · quarantine · alert · log · scheduled
firewall
Network access control system
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
safeguard · prevention · immunization · auto-update · definitions · whitelist · blacklist · sandbox
fingerprinting
Recording unique digit patterns
- anonymityUnknown identity state
- telemetryDistant automated data collection
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
cleaner
Agent that removes dirt
- deletionRemoval of content
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
restore · rollback · residue · remnants · stubborn · persistent · automated
Norton
Security software brand
- MalwarebytesSecurity software brand
- AvastCybersecurity software company
- AVGComputer protection brand
McAfee · freeware · premium · subscription · license · update · patch · utility · tool