## Overview
In response to the established persistence mechanisms, activity indicating lateral movement within the network has been detected. This step involves the threat actors exploring and expanding their access across the network.

## Key Findings
- **Internal Scanning**: Use of tools to identify and map the internal network, searching for vulnerable systems and credentials.
- **Credential Harvesting**: Capturing of administrative credentials through keylogging and memory scraping techniques.
- **Remote Execution**: Deployment of the Elise backdoor to additional systems to widen the attack surface.

## Strategic Actions
Implement enhanced monitoring on critical data storage systems to prepare for potential data exfiltration activities.