# Data Exfiltration via Clop Ransomware

The final stage is the exfiltration of sensitive data using Clop ransomware, marking the culmination of TA505's operation.

## Exfiltration Pathways:
- **Encrypted Archives**: Data was compressed and encrypted before transfer to avoid detection.
- **Outbound Channels**: Data exfiltration occurred via HTTP POST requests to remote servers controlled by TA505.

## Prevention Steps:
- Use data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to detect and block unauthorized data transfers.
- Regularly backup critical data and maintain offline copies to mitigate ransomware effects.