SilverTerrier is the collective name designated by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 for a syndicate of Nigerian cybercriminals predominantly involved in Business Email Compromise (BEC) and other forms of financial fraud. Emerging in 2014, they transitioned from traditional 419 scams to malware-assisted operations, evolving from novice actors into mature cybercriminals by 2019, expanding to include over 480 distinct actors and groups. Their primary motivation is financial gain, achieved by tricking organizations worldwide into transferring funds. What sets SilverTerrier apart is its structure as a dynamic collective rather than a singular entity, demonstrating significant adaptability in leveraging readily available commodity malware for large-scale, indiscriminate attacks, leading to billions of dollars in global financial losses. The group is also known as the TMT syndicate.

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Nigeria