### Overview
After establishing persistence, the attackers initiated credential dumping to facilitate lateral movement towards Validator Nodes. This report explores the techniques used and the implications for network security.

### Credential Dumping Techniques
Attackers used the 'Mimikatz' tool to extract credentials from memory, targeting accounts with elevated privileges for broader access.

### Lateral Movement
With compromised credentials, attackers moved laterally across the network to access critical Validator Nodes, essential for the subsequent cryptocurrency exfiltration.

### Recommendations
- Deploy enhanced monitoring for unusual account activity.
- Implement strict access controls for sensitive nodes.