Lateral movement

Lateral movement is a tactic used by cybercriminals who gain access to one part of a network and then move sideways within it to find more valuable data or deeper access. Think of it like someone who enters a building through one door and then searches through different rooms to find important information or systems. This movement helps attackers hide their activities, avoid detection, and reach targets they couldn’t access initially. It highlights the importance of strong internal security measures to prevent or slow down unauthorized movement within a network.