### Overview
Following the compromise of the HVAC vendor's network, FIN7 leveraged stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to the target retail system. This initial breach facilitated further infiltration into the target's infrastructure.

### Key Findings
- **Credential Theft**: FIN7 successfully harvested credentials from the HVAC vendor, exploiting weak security practices.
- **Vulnerability Exploitation**: Existing vulnerabilities in the vendor's remote access protocols were manipulated to bypass security controls.

### Next Steps
- **Monitor for Malware Deployment**: With initial access achieved, anticipate the deployment of malicious software, specifically RAM-scraping malware, aimed at extracting sensitive data from Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.