anti-adware

[/ˈænti ˈædwɛər/]
adjective/noun
anti-adware
1. Software or technology designed to detect, prevent, and remove adware (unwanted advertising software) from computers and devices
I installed an anti-adware program to protect my computer from unwanted advertisements.
Instalei um programa anti-adware para proteger meu computador contra anúncios indesejados.
2. Relating to or functioning as a defense against adware threats and malicious advertising software
The anti-adware features in this security suite are quite comprehensive.
Os recursos anti-adware neste pacote de segurança são bastante abrangentes.
Anti-adware software is an essential part of cybersecurity culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, with increasing internet usage and cybersecurity awareness, anti-adware tools are becoming more commonplace. The term remains largely untranslated in Portuguese technical documentation, though explanatory descriptions are common for general audiences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adware removeradware blockeranti-malwarespyware protection
Antonyms / Antônimos
adwaremalware

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anti-adware
Commonly used in tech contexts without translation; sometimes described as 'programa contra anúncios invasivos'
Portugal
anti-adware
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts; may also be described as 'proteção contra publicidade maliciosa'
USA
anti-adware
Standard terminology in cybersecurity and IT industries

Related Words

malwarespywarecybersecurityantivirusfirewallsoftware protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

run an anti-adware scan
update anti-adware definitions
anti-adware protection suite
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