Jabaroot Hackers Challenge Moroccan Authorities
The Jabaroot hacking group has emerged as a significant threat to Moroccan authorities, causing considerable distress for the Direction Générale de la Sécurité du Territoire (DGST), the powerful Moroccan intelligence service. Recently, they leaked data pertaining to 70,000 alleged agents of the Moroccan intelligence community, and now their focus has shifted to the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez. In a provocative inquiry made through their newly launched Telegram channel, they posed the question, "Who is interested in the original Pegasus data related to Pedro Sánchez?" This query follows the abrupt shutdown of their previous channel after they threatened to disclose sensitive information regarding Moroccan intelligence. Their threats came after the Rabat authorities ignored demands for official apologies concerning a tragedy that resulted in the deaths of over one hundred individuals in Ceuta, as well as the suspension of the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for September 23, among other grievances.
Spy Software and Political Intrigue
The data leak that occurred this Monday, if verified, would represent the most significant security breach in the history of the DGST. Following this massive leak, the hackers have now directed their attention towards Prime Minister Sánchez, specifically alleging that they have infiltrated his mobile phone using Pegasus, the Israeli spy software utilized by Moroccan intelligence. Speculation regarding Morocco's involvement in espionage against the Spanish leader quickly arose once the security breach was made public. The initial infiltration of Sánchez's mobile device reportedly took place on May 19, 2021, immediately following a diplomatic crisis triggered by Spain's medical hosting of Brahim Ghali, the leader of the Polisario Front, and the subsequent surge of thousands of migrants into Ceuta. A second intrusion was noted just days later.
Five years on, Moroccan hackers are stirring the pot once again by hinting at their ability to unveil what data was extracted from Sánchez's mobile, information that has remained undisclosed until now. This development occurs in a context remarkably similar to the events surrounding the previous security breach involving the Prime Minister. Just under a month ago, Spain experienced the largest influx of irregular migrants from Morocco in history, further complicating the already tumultuous situation surrounding Ceuta and its implications for intelligence operations. As events unfold, the situation continues to evolve, revealing the intricate web of espionage that underpins international relations in the region. As reported by elindependiente.com.
