Morocco's Strong Rebuttal Against Cyber Intrusion Claims
On August 28, in a decisive response to recent allegations, Morocco's government firmly denied any unauthorized access to its information systems or security databases. This denial follows an incident where a hacking group, known as Jabaroot, released the names of approximately 70,000 individuals purportedly linked to the country's security forces and intelligence services. According to the official news agency MAP, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) categorically refuted the claims, asserting that their information systems and security databases adhere to the highest cybersecurity standards.
Clarification on Data Sources and Ongoing Investigations
On August 24, the hacker group Jabaroot took to Telegram to share personal data, labeling these individuals as members of Morocco's security and intelligence sectors stationed in Europe and at key national institutions. However, the DGSN and DGST clarified that this data did not stem from any breach of their security systems. Instead, they indicated that the information was outdated and had been extracted from databases maintained by insurance companies and social security organizations. Additionally, the security agencies issued a warning regarding the frequent circulation of manipulated photographs and falsified documents that misrepresent both male and female officials in various security services. They also cautioned against the spread of counterfeit documents presented as legitimate security papers, emphasizing that the released images and documents featured erroneous identities and blatant grammatical errors. In light of these developments, both the DGSN and DGST reiterated that their security data systems are not connected to the internet and are under continuous investigation by relevant authorities to identify and apprehend those responsible for the creation and dissemination of these falsehoods.
As reported by aps.sn.
