Moroccan Police Deny Data Breach Allegations

In a definitive response to claims made by the pro-Algerian hacker group Jabarout, Moroccan law enforcement and domestic intelligence agencies, namely the DGSN (General Directorate for National Security) and DGST (General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance), have firmly denied any hacking incidents or breaches of their systems. This assertion comes following the group's announcement of a purported data leak involving sensitive information of approximately 70,000 Moroccan security personnel and civil servants.

In a joint statement, the two agencies emphasized that their information systems adhere to stringent cybersecurity protocols and are not connected to any public internet networks, which bolsters their assertion of security. The denial follows the release of lists by Jabarout between August 24 and 25, which they claimed contained personal details such as names, identification numbers, bank account information, birth dates, and employment dates of individuals alleged to be Moroccan agents operating in Europe for intelligence purposes.

Investigation into False Claims and Old Data

The DGSN and DGST clarified that the personal data disseminated by Jabarout did not stem from any unauthorized access to their systems. Instead, they indicated that the information in question originated from outdated records obtained from databases maintained by various insurance and health coverage organizations. Furthermore, the agencies cautioned the public regarding the distribution of manipulated images incorrectly portraying security personnel and forged documents falsely identified as legitimate. These misleading materials were noted to contain nonexistent uniforms and ranks, as well as significant linguistic inaccuracies that do not conform to the standard used by Moroccan security forces.

In light of these developments, law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing investigations under the direction of the relevant public prosecutor's office, aiming to identify and apprehend individuals involved in the creation and dissemination of this false information. It is noteworthy that Jabarout has a history of claiming responsibility for various data leaks within Morocco, including those related to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) and property data associated with notaries.

As reported by northafricapost.com.