# Report: Exfiltration Alert - Data Harvesting Activities Identified

## Overview
Following the spread of ransomware, there are indications of data harvesting activities aimed at exfiltrating sensitive information.

## Details
- **Methods Employed:** Data compression and encrypted outbound communications
- **Targeted Data:** Customer records and internal financial documents
- **Detection:** Unusual data flows to external IP addresses

## Implications
Data exfiltration poses a significant threat to privacy and regulatory compliance, potentially leading to reputational damage and legal consequences.

## Recommendations
- Monitor and block suspicious outbound communications
- Review and tighten data access controls

## Next Steps
Anticipate and prepare for ransom demands, ensuring communication channels are monitored for any contact from the attackers.