Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?
A) Malware enters the device, and then opens a backdoor, which opens a 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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This sequence accurately describes how an online intrusion can occur. Malware enters the device, opens a backdoor, and allows the hacker to communicate with the device and exploit its vulnerabilities. This is a common method used by hackers to gain access to devices and steal sensitive information. Options B and C both involve a backdoor being opened, but they do not accurately describe how the initial intrusion occurred. Option D is incorrect as an online intrusion does occur, and it is important to understand how it happens to prevent it from happening again in the future.

Which of the Following Sequence of Events Best Describes an Online