# Overview
With backdoor access secured, the attackers engaged in lateral movement to expand their reach across Sony Pictures' network. The objective was to find and compromise additional systems, thereby increasing their control and access to sensitive data.

## Techniques for Network Propagation
- **Credential Harvesting:** Exploited stolen or weak credentials to access additional systems.
- **Use of Admin Tools:** Leveraged legitimate administrative tools to avoid detection while moving laterally.

## Prelude to Data Exfiltration
The expanded reach within the network set the groundwork for data exfiltration. At this stage, attackers were well-positioned to identify, access, and extract sensitive data from Sony Pictures’ network, leading to the eventual data theft and leakage.