### Network Activity Review

Unusual **SMB traffic patterns** indicate ongoing **lateral movement** and reconnaissance activities. This phase involves mapping the network to identify high-value targets for data exfiltration.

### Traffic Analysis:
- **Suspicious Connections**: Multiple SMB connections initiated from compromised hosts targeting administrative shares.
- **Reconnaissance Tools**: Use of known tools such as `PsExec` and `WMIC` to explore network topology and access additional systems.

### Defensive Measures:
- **Anomaly Detection**: Enhance monitoring for unusual SMB traffic and lateral movement activities.
- **Data Exfiltration Monitoring**: Prepare to intercept unauthorized data transfers, particularly those involving sensitive operational data.