NG

SilverFish

Medium ConfidenceMedium Threat

Silver Terrier

SilverFish is a threat actor that emerged in 2020, known for conducting supply chain attacks and targeting technology companies. The group demonstrates sophisticated capabilities in compromising development environments and software distribution channels. SilverFish operations align with nation-state intelligence collection objectives, though definitive attribution remains challenging.

Origin: Nigeria
Sponsor: Cybercriminal (No State Sponsor)
Active: 2014 - Present
Victims: 10000+ organizations
Advanced
Active
Financial Gain
Risk Assessment
60
Composite Risk Score
Medium Risk
ARCS Compliance65
Escalation Risk60
Grievance Index55
Infrastructure Impact58
History & Evolution

SilverFish is a threat actor that emerged in 2020, known for conducting supply chain attacks and targeting technology companies. The group demonstrates sophisticated capabilities in compromising development environments and software distribution channels. SilverFish operations align with nation-state intelligence collection objectives, though definitive attribution remains challenging.

Targeting

Target Sectors

All SectorsFinancial ServicesManufacturing

Target Regions

GlobalUnited StatesEurope
Attribution & Affiliations

Attributed to Cybercriminal (No State Sponsor) (Nigeria). Attribution confidence: Medium.

Intelligence Assessment
Medium
Threat Level
Moderately
Targeting
Moderately
Adaptability
Medium
Persistence
Continuous
Op Tempo
Active
Status

Future Outlook

SilverFish is expected to continue operations targeting All Sectors.

Timeline of Key Events
2014
Major

First observed activity of SilverFish

2024
Moderate

Continued active operations