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Vocabulary Entry
spyware
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Malicious software designed to gather private information from a user's computer without their knowledge.
Example Sentences
"I had to remove the spyware from my computer after it slowed down my system."
"Many antivirus programs now include features specifically to detect and eliminate spyware."
"The technician explained how spyware can track your online activities and steal sensitive data."
V
verb
To install spyware on a device to monitor or collect information without the user's consent.
Example Sentences
"They attempted to spyware my phone, but I had security measures in place."
"It's illegal to spyware someone's computer without their permission."
"She was concerned that someone might spyware her activities online."