### Context
With persistence mechanisms in place, Blackgear operatives have been observed attempting lateral movement within the network through credential dumping.

### Insight
The attackers are using tools to extract cached credentials, enabling them to move laterally and access additional systems. This stage is critical as it often precedes data exfiltration.

### Next Steps
Enhance monitoring on critical systems for unauthorized access attempts and prepare to mitigate potential data exfiltration by securing sensitive data and monitoring outbound network traffic.