surveillancesoftware
nounUK /səˈveɪləns ˈsɒftweə/
US /sərˈveɪləns ˈsɔːftwer/
Computer programs that watch what people do.
The school uses surveillance software to keep students safe online.
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2. Software used by companies to check employee activity on work computers.
The company installed surveillance software on all office laptops.
3. Tools that record what happens on a phone or computer for safety.
Parents can use surveillance software to see which apps their kids use.
4. Programs that watch network traffic to find problems or attacks.
The IT team used surveillance software to spot strange activity on the network.