How cybercriminals stole $11 million from companies in Nigeria, others

  • A new report has shown how cybercriminals have carried out operations in multiple countries
  • According to the report, the criminals stole about $11 million from companies in Africa, Asia and Europe
  • It also stated that companies in Ivory Coast were the most targeted by the group,, which operates mostly on weekends and holidays

A team of hackers known as OPERA1ER has stolen at least $11 million from companies in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Cameroon and 11 other countries and Argentina.

A new report from Group-IB, a cybersecurity company, titled OPERA1ER: Playing God without permission, in collaboration with researchers Centre.