# SMB Protocol Exploitation: Lateral Movement Insights

## Introduction
This report focuses on the lateral movement stage of the NoEscape ransomware operation, specifically the exploitation of the SMB protocol to propagate across the network.

## Lateral Movement Techniques
- **SMB Exploitation**: Exploiting known vulnerabilities in SMB to move laterally between systems.
- **Credential Harvesting**: Utilizing harvested credentials to access additional systems via SMB shares.

## Defense Measures
- Patch and update systems to address SMB vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement potential.
- Employ intrusion detection systems to monitor SMB traffic for unusual activity.