surreptitiously

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In January 2020, PCMag reported that Avast Antivirus was surreptitiously collecting user data for Avast subsidiary Jumpshot, which repackaged and sold the data.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Already, women have begun speaking out about their experiences being surreptitiously recorded on smart glasses and the feeling of violation that arose when they realized that they’d been posted online for content.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

He plays surreptitiously recorded phone conversations between opposition leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

The recognition of a sculpture surreptitiously flipping the bird certainly produces a smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

While we were surreptitiously hatching our plan, Major Keller-man himself appeared and walked into our lunch shed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela