What should you do if you see someone's password written down?

Tell them to secure it and do not use it.

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  1. Tell them to secure it and do not use it ✔
  2. Memorize it for later
  3. Post it online

Why: Passwords should be kept private and stored securely, not left visible.

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A visible password is a secret begging to be kept.
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Answer: Tell them to secure it and do not use it. Passwords should be kept private and stored securely, not left visible.

  1. Scouting America: Cybersecurity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/cybersecurity
    observing someone type their password or seeing it written down near a computer
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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