ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Creepware

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Creepware is a noun meaning (computing, informal) Software covertly installed on a computer or device to allow its operation to be monitored and thus spy on the user's activity.

Meaning

(computing, informal) Software covertly installed on a computer or device to allow its operation to be monitored and thus spy on the user's activity.

Synonyms for creepware

Depending on context, synonyms include spouseware, stalkerware.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stalkerware, snoopware, spouseware, crapware, crimeware, scumware.

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