Moroccan Authorities Refute Cybersecurity Breach
In recent developments, Moroccan authorities have firmly denied allegations that their security databases suffered any form of "intrusion" resulting from a cyber attack. This denial follows the publication of personal data by a hacking group known as Jabaroot, which claimed to have obtained sensitive information from various "insurance companies" and "health organizations" rather than through a breach of government systems. The hackers, identifying themselves as "Algerian patriots," shared a list on Telegram—which was subsequently removed by the platform—purporting to contain the personal details of over 70,000 individuals, whom they identified as members of Moroccan security forces and other national agencies.
Official Statements and Security Measures
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) categorically rejected any claims of a "violation" of their information systems or security databases. In a statement released on social media, the DGST emphasized that the recently published personal data did not result from a cyberattack on security systems but instead originated from outdated information extracted from databases managed by insurance companies and health and social security organizations.
Furthermore, the DGST cautioned against the spread of manipulated photographs that falsely portray employees from various security entities, as well as the circulation of forged documents allegedly belonging to these bodies. The agency highlighted the obvious falsity of these images and documents, pointing out the use of uniforms and military ranks that do not exist in Morocco or within the DGSN. Additionally, they noted that the leaked documents contained inaccurate visual identities and glaring grammatical errors.
The authorities are committed to countering all misinformation suggesting a cyberattack on their security data systems, which are not connected to open internet networks. They are continuing their investigations to identify and apprehend those involved in the fabrication, preparation, and dissemination of this false content. Jabaroot, which has claimed responsibility for several cyberattacks against Moroccan entities in recent years, asserted that this alleged "hack" was a "gift to Europe, especially Spain," following the severe migratory crisis that took place at the end of July in Ceuta. The hacking group even claimed that the data included details of senior officials from the DGSN and DGST and suggested that it possessed information regarding commands issued during the crisis, from which Rabat has distanced itself.
As reported by lavanguardia.com.
