One of the most common ways of gaining unauthorized access to a network-based computer is by looking for open ____.
A) keys
B) ports
C) probes
D) packets

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Open ports on a computer allow for communication with other devices or networks, and can be used by attackers to gain access or launch attacks. Therefore, looking for open ports is a common method of gaining unauthorized access to a network-based computer.

One of the Most Common Ways of Gaining Unauthorized Access