Jabaroot Hackers Target Moroccan Authorities Amid Migratory Tensions
A group of hackers known as Jabaroot has recently made headlines by leaking sensitive data concerning approximately 70,000 Moroccan intelligence and police agents on various social media platforms and internet forums. This significant breach of security has been described as a "gift to Europe, particularly Spain," and comes at a time when tensions are high between Madrid and Rabat over the ongoing migratory crisis in Ceuta.
The leaked information includes critical personal details such as names, birth dates, identification numbers, and ranks of the affected agents, sourced from Morocco's General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. While some former Moroccan intelligence officials have independently confirmed the authenticity of these documents, no official verification has been provided to date. The hacker group reportedly shared this data via the messaging platform Telegram, though access to these files has been restricted due to violations of Telegram's terms of service, according to reports from Efe agency.
Accompanied by a message from Jabaroot, the leaked documents assert that Moroccan officials are responsible for orchestrating the mass migration of individuals to Spain, framing the situation as an official plan to infiltrate Europe. The hackers specifically target Abdellatif Hammouchi, a prominent figure within Morocco's intelligence community, as being accountable for the crisis at the borders. They claim that the leaked documents expose agents who have allegedly conducted covert operations across Europe, including espionage and the bribery of political figures and business leaders.
Jabaroot's previous actions have already caused significant disruption to Morocco's governmental operations, and if the latest leak is confirmed, it could mark one of the largest breaches of national security the country has experienced in recent years. The hackers have also hinted at having evidence of directives given to Moroccan agents involved in the recent migratory events, which the Spanish government has characterized as an assault on its territorial integrity.
While the identity of the individuals behind Jabaroot remains unknown, speculation suggests that Morocco's strategic rivals, such as Algeria, could be involved in this cyber offensive. This incident illustrates not only the vulnerabilities present in national security systems but also the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region.
As reported by en.ara.cat.
