antispyware
Digital surveillance defense
Antispyware refers to software designed to detect and remove spyware—malicious programs that secretly monitor user activity, collect personal data, or track browsing habits.
Antispyware tools scan systems for these threats and block their installation: Make sure your antispyware is up to date.
Often bundled with antivirus programs in comprehensive security suites.
Network access control system
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- defenderOne who guards another
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- scannerDevice that reads data
blocker · real-time protection · monitoring · detection · prevention · quarantine · immunity · filtering
Monitoring location over time
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
- fingerprintingRecording unique digit patterns
telemetry · personal information · identity theft · browsing history · profiling · consent · GDPR · opt-out
Security software brand
- Windows DefenderBuilt-in antivirus program
- NortonSecurity software brand
- McAfeeCybersecurity firm, antivirus pioneer
- AVGComputer protection brand
Avast · scan · update · license · subscription · trial · freeware · premium
Promotional software nuisance
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
botnet · virus · backdoor · scareware · crimeware · browser hijacker · stalkerware · grayware
firewall
Network access control system
scanner · blocker · real-time protection · monitoring · detection · prevention · quarantine · immunity · filtering · sandbox
tracking
Monitoring location over time
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
fingerprinting · telemetry · personal information · identity theft · browsing history · profiling · consent · GDPR · opt-out · anonymity
Malwarebytes
Security software brand
- Windows DefenderBuilt-in antivirus program
- NortonSecurity software brand
- McAfeeCybersecurity firm, antivirus pioneer
AVG · Avast · scan · update · license · subscription · trial · freeware · premium · system tray
adware
Promotional software nuisance
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
worm · botnet · virus · backdoor · scareware · crimeware · browser hijacker · stalkerware · grayware · PUP