Spyware
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Software that secretly gathers information about a person or organisation without their knowledge. It typically monitors computer activity and transmits data to third parties.
“The antivirus software detected and removed the spyware from the system.”
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Contains Y, W and vowels E, A; technology term
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