### Overview
As lateral movement progresses, the primary objective of LockBit is often data exfiltration, which can precede encryption or be used for double extortion.

### Technical Analysis
Data exfiltration methods include using FTP, HTTP, or HTTPS to transfer sensitive information to attacker-controlled servers. Encryption or compression of data prior to exfiltration is common to avoid detection.

### Implications
Exfiltrated data can be used for extortion or sold on dark web marketplaces, posing significant risks to privacy and business operations.

### Recommendations
- **Detection:** Monitor outbound traffic for unusual data transfers, especially large volumes of data.
- **Prevention:** Implement data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to detect and block unauthorized exfiltration attempts.
- **Response:** Conduct regular audits of data access and implement stricter access controls to minimize data exposure.