### Overview
The attackers shift focus to lateral movement through credential dumping, enhancing their network foothold.

### Credential Dumping Methods
- **Tool Usage**: Utilization of tools like Mimikatz to extract credentials.
- **Exploitation of Weak Passwords**: Targeting accounts with insufficiently secure passwords.

### Recommendations
- **Password Policies**: Enforce strong, unique passwords and regular password changes.
- **Network Segmentation**: Limit lateral movement capabilities by segmenting the network.