How can you help protect devices from malware?

Use security software and avoid unsafe downloads.

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  1. Use security software and avoid unsafe downloads ✔
  2. Share all your passwords
  3. Turn off all updates

Why: Protecting devices includes using security tools and avoiding risky downloads and links.

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Answer: Use security software and avoid unsafe downloads. Protecting devices includes using security tools and avoiding risky downloads and links.

  1. Scouting America: Digital Technology www.scouting.org/merit-badges/digital-technology
    explain how to protect your digital devices and the information stored on them
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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