​Which of the Following Sequence of Events Best Describes an Online

question 39

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?

• A) ​Malware enters the device, then opens a backdoor, leading to an open communications link on the device that a hacker can exploit.
• B) ​A backdoor is opened on the device locally, which allows malware to be loaded onto the device by a hacker.
• C) ​A USB drive containing a trojan is inserted into a device which opens a backdoor, allowing a hacker access to the device.
• D) None of the above​

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