Jabaroot Reveals Intelligence Operatives' Information
A hacking group known as Jabaroot has claimed responsibility for obtaining and disseminating sensitive information regarding thousands of members of Moroccan intelligence services. This leak comes at a critical time as tensions escalate between Spain and Morocco following a significant influx of migrants into Ceuta at the end of July. Jabaroot asserts that it possesses a comprehensive database containing the names of approximately 70,000 agents affiliated with Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the country's internal intelligence service led by Abdellatif Hammouchi. So far, the group has disclosed the names and birthdates of around twenty purported agents.
In addition to the personal details, Jabaroot claims to have a list of agents who allegedly participated in the operation linked to the Ceuta crisis, along with copies of orders sent to operatives deployed to Castillejos before and during the events that unfolded. Some of this information has reportedly been shared through their Telegram channel, raising concerns about the security of Moroccan intelligence operations.
Implications of the Leak on International Relations
This incident comes amid renewed scrutiny of the activities of Moroccan intelligence services, particularly their interactions with Spain. A collaborative investigation led by Forbidden Stories, published in July, uncovered new details about Morocco's espionage operations, including the use of the controversial Pegasus software to track Spanish phones. Notably, this espionage has previously targeted high-ranking Spanish officials, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and several ministers, whose phones were infected with the spyware in 2021. The National Court had to archive the investigation for the second time in January 2026, citing a lack of cooperation from Israel, which poses significant challenges in holding those responsible accountable.
The implications of this leak could be severe, as it threatens to compromise the operational integrity of Moroccan intelligence. While Moroccan authorities have linked Jabaroot to Algeria, Morocco's primary rival in the Maghreb region, the authenticity and completeness of the information attributed to the group have yet to be independently verified. This precarious situation highlights the ongoing challenges in international intelligence collaboration and the increasing risks posed by digital warfare and cyber threats.
As reported by europasur.es.
