As a business risk, extortion can be preceded by: (i) information theft, (ii) error, (iii) malicious software.

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Extortion can be preceded by information theft, where the perpetrator gains access to sensitive or confidential information, and malicious software, where the attacker takes control of a system or data. Error, which may refer to unintentional mistakes or failures, is not directly linked to the risk of extortion. Therefore, the correct option is B, which includes i and iii only.

As a Business Risk, Extortion Can Be Preceded By: (I)