# Lateral Movement and Financial Transaction Analysis

## Overview
The attackers' lateral movement within JBS Foods' network aimed to access critical systems and data essential for demanding ransom. This phase sets the stage for financial transaction analysis related to ransom payment.

## Lateral Movement Techniques
- **Network Propagation:** Attackers used compromised credentials to move laterally, accessing and encrypting additional systems.
- **Privilege Escalation:** Escalating privileges allowed comprehensive access to sensitive infrastructure.

## Financial Transaction Analysis
- **Ransom Demand:** A significant ransom was demanded in Bitcoin, with attackers providing a deadline for payment.
- **Fund Tracing:** The FBI and cybersecurity teams initiated tracking of Bitcoin transactions to identify recipient wallets and potential recovery opportunities.

Understanding this stage is crucial for tracing the ransom payment and analyzing the effectiveness of FBI's fund recovery efforts.