## Overview
Lateral movement is a crucial phase wherein attackers attempt to move through the network to identify and access critical assets. Black Basta leverages tools and native OS features to navigate laterally.

## Key Indicators
- **Unusual Logins**: Multiple login attempts across various systems.
- **Network Traffic**: Increase in SMB protocol usage.

## Next Steps
As lateral movement has been detected, attention must now turn to preventing data exfiltration. Implement data loss prevention (DLP) measures and closely monitor outbound traffic for signs of data being sent to unauthorized destinations.