What is malware?

Harmful software that can damage devices or data.

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  3. Harmful software that can damage devices or data ✔

Why: Malware is harmful software designed to damage or steal from devices and data.

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Malware is bad software with bad intentions.
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Answer: Harmful software that can damage devices or data. Malware is harmful software designed to damage or steal from devices and data.

  1. Scouting America: Digital Technology www.scouting.org/merit-badges/digital-technology
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    Checked 2026-11-07.

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