# Overview
The initial access was gained through a well-coordinated spear phishing campaign. This attack involved highly targeted emails containing malicious attachments or links, which were designed to compromise Sony Pictures employees' credentials.

## Insights into the Methodology
- **Target Selection:** Key personnel within Sony Pictures were targeted to maximize the impact of the phishing emails.
- **Email Content:** The emails were crafted to appear as legitimate communications from trusted sources, leveraging social engineering tactics.

## Prelude to Destructive Malware Deployment
The successful compromise of credentials via phishing set the stage for the next phase of the attack: the deployment of destructive malware. This malware would be instrumental in causing significant operational disruption and damage to Sony Pictures.