# Report: Lateral Movement Detected - Ransomware Spreading

## Overview
Evidence of lateral movement has been detected, indicating that the ransomware is spreading across the network.

## Details
- **Movement Method:** Utilizing compromised credentials and network shares
- **Affected Systems:** Multiple network segments including user workstations and file servers
- **Indicators of Compromise:** Elevated network traffic and file encryption activities

## Implications
The lateral spread of ransomware significantly increases the risk of data loss and operational disruption.

## Recommendations
- Segment the network to contain the spread
- Change compromised credentials and enhance password policies

## Next Steps
Prepare for potential data exfiltration activities as attackers may attempt to harvest sensitive information.