spyware

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From spy + ware a contraction of software

[edit] Noun

spyware (uncountable)

1. (Internet) programs that surreptitiously monitors and reports the actions of a computer user.

[edit] Translations

• Finnish: vakoiluohjelma

[edit] Related terms

abandonware adware baitware bloatware

crippleware demoware donationware freeware

malware postcardware shareware software trialware