Which practice reduces malware risk when browsing the internet?

• A. Click on unknown links
• B. Avoid clicking on unknown links
• C. Share passwords publicly
• D. Disable firewall

Answer: (C)

Be careful with links you click while browsing. Malware often gets onto a device when you click unknown links from emails, messages, or websites you can’t verify. Unknown links can lead to fake sites that steal information or trigger automatic downloads of harmful software. The best way to reduce this risk is to avoid clicking unknown links and instead navigate to sites by typing the address yourself or using trusted bookmarks, and by checking a link’s destination before clicking (for example, hovering to preview the URL and looking for secure indicators). Keeping your browser and antivirus software up to date and using a firewall adds defensive layers. Sharing passwords publicly or disabling the firewall would increase risk, not reduce it.