Cyber Group 'Jabaroot' Leaks Sensitive Security Information
On August 24, 2026, the hacking group known as "Jabaroot" made headlines by releasing sensitive data related to approximately 70,000 members of Moroccan security agencies via the Telegram app. This alarming disclosure included personal details such as names, birth dates, identity card numbers, banking information, and job identification numbers belonging to personnel from the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance. Reports from reputable sources, including the French newspaper Le Monde, have indicated that among those affected are regional directors and department heads within these security bodies. The breach, as claimed by the hackers, is tied to ongoing tensions surrounding the Ceuta crisis, which has heightened scrutiny on the Moroccan authorities.
Authorities Refute Claims of Data Breach
In response to the allegations, the Moroccan authorities firmly denied any breach of their information systems or databases. On August 27, 2026, the General Directorate of National Security released a statement asserting that the leaked data did not originate from their secure networks. They emphasized that their databases are protected by stringent security measures, designed to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard confidential information. The agency's response aims to quell fears regarding the integrity of their operational security following the dramatic claims made by Jabaroot, who threatened to release further names of Moroccan officials purportedly involved in controversial migration operations to Ceuta in late July. This ongoing saga illustrates the complexities and vulnerabilities within national security frameworks, especially amidst rising cyber threats and geopolitical tensions.
As reported by mc-doualiya.com.
