Spyware is a see also of malware.
Malware is a related term of spyware.
As nouns the difference between malware and spyware
is that malware is (computing) software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner while spyware is (internet) programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user.
malware
Noun
(-)
(computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.
See also
* adware
* backdoor
* dialer, dialler
* exploit
* key logger
* spyware
* rootkit
* trojan
* URL injection
* virus
* worm
* wabbit
* -ware
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spyware
English
Noun
(-)
(Internet) programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user.
Related terms
* abandonware
* adware
* baitware
* bloatware
* crippleware
* demoware
* donationware
* freeware
* malware
* postcardware
* shareware
* software
* trialware
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