antispying
Thwarting covert observers
Antispying describes measures or tools designed to detect, prevent, or counteract surveillance or espionage.
The term applies to software that blocks tracking, devices that detect hidden cameras, or policies protecting against corporate or government monitoring: antispying legislation, antispying software that blocks cookies and trackers.
Sometimes hyphenated: anti-spying.
Unknown identity state
- data protectionSecuring sensitive information
- GDPREU data protection law
- do not trackBrowser anti-surveillance preference
- private browsingUnrecorded internet session
opt-out · consent · pseudonymization · anonymizer · encrypted messaging · burner phone · privacy screen
Blocking enemy surveillance efforts
- spycatcherAgent who detects infiltrators
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- mole huntingSeeking hidden infiltrators
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
counterintelligence · sweep · leak prevention · vetting · security clearance · disinformation
Malware detection program
- firewallNetwork access control system
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- encryptionConverting data into code
- intrusion detectionSpotting unauthorized access attempts
cyberdefense · sandboxing · honeypot · secure browsing · threat detection · webcam cover
Blocking or wedging forcefully
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- white noise generatorMachine producing steady ambient hum
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- Faraday cageConductive enclosure blocking fields
anonymity
Unknown identity state
- data protectionSecuring sensitive information
- GDPREU data protection law
- do not trackBrowser anti-surveillance preference
private browsing · opt-out · consent · pseudonymization · anonymizer · encrypted messaging · burner phone · privacy screen
counterespionage
Blocking enemy surveillance efforts
- spycatcherAgent who detects infiltrators
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- mole huntingSeeking hidden infiltrators
debriefing · counterintelligence · sweep · leak prevention · vetting · security clearance · disinformation
antivirus
Malware detection program
- firewallNetwork access control system
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- encryptionConverting data into code
intrusion detection · cyberdefense · sandboxing · honeypot · secure browsing · threat detection · webcam cover
jamming
Blocking or wedging forcefully
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- white noise generatorMachine producing steady ambient hum
- shieldingProtecting from harm
antispyingspying
Secretly observing others
espionage · surveillance · eavesdropping · monitoring · intelligence gathering