spyware
Covert data thief
Spyware is software that secretly monitors a user's activity and transmits information without consent.
It may track browsing habits, capture keystrokes, or harvest passwords and financial data.
Spyware often installs itself covertly, bundled with legitimate downloads or through security exploits: The computer was infected with spyware that recorded everything she typed.
Software recording typed input
- adwarePromotional software nuisance
- rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
backdoor · worm · virus · scareware · crimeware · malvertising · spybot · exploit
Breaking of agreement
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- hiddenKept out of sight
- disguisedConcealed true identity
bundled · drive-by · phishing · installation · persistence · hijack · siphon · exfiltrate
Monitoring location over time
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- eavesdroppingSecretly listening to others
- wiretapHidden listening device
- keyloggingCapturing typed input secretly
webcam · microphone · location · browsing · clipboard · stalkerware · snoopware · interception
Divine airborne horse
- state-sponsoredBacked by national authorities
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
infiltration · reconnaissance · nation-state · APT · zero-day · targeted · operatives · informant
keylogger
Software recording typed input
- adwarePromotional software nuisance
- rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
botnet · backdoor · worm · virus · scareware · crimeware · malvertising · spybot · exploit · infected
breach
Breaking of agreement
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- hiddenKept out of sight
disguised · bundled · drive-by · phishing · installation · persistence · hijack · siphon · exfiltrate
tracking
Monitoring location over time
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- eavesdroppingSecretly listening to others
- wiretapHidden listening device
keylogging · webcam · microphone · location · browsing · clipboard · stalkerware · snoopware · interception · recording
Pegasus
Divine airborne horse
- state-sponsoredBacked by national authorities
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- covertIntentionally concealed
clandestine · infiltration · reconnaissance · nation-state · APT · zero-day · targeted · operatives · informant · counterintelligence
antivirus
Malware detection program
quarantine · scan · update · patch · privacy · security · safeguard · shield · blocker · remediation
- tech fearstechnophobia, cyberphobia, nomophobia, AI takeover, robot uprising
- cyberweaponsviruses, worms, ransomware, rootkits, exploits
- surveillance softwarekeylogger, stalkerware, screen recorder, location tracker, phone tracker
- espionagespies, double agent, double agents, moles, secret agents
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- softwareapp, apps, application, program, programs
spywareantivirus software
Malware detection program
security software · anti-spyware · firewall · open-source software
spywareprivacy tools
Programs shielding personal information
privacy protection · VPN · anonymizer · secure messaging · Tor
- spyware removalEliminating covert monitoring programs
spy, ware, spying, hardware, software, spied, espionage, malware, freeware