Algerian hackers target Moroccan government sites in escalating cyberwar

A new wave of cyberattacks is reigniting tensions between Moroccan and Algerian hacker groups. On Saturday, an Algerian collective claimed responsibility for a large-scale operation that targeted several Moroccan government websites, disrupting various online services.

Cyber retaliation : Moroccan group strikes Algerian systems in tit-for-tat cyberattack

As the CNSS hacking continues to shake Morocco, the response has been swift. In a dramatic counterattack, a group of Moroccan hackers infiltrated the systems of Algeria’s Social Security Fund for Postal and Telecommunications Workers (MGPTT), leaking 13 GB of sensitive data—including ID numbers, money transfer orders, and administrative documents. This marks a new chapter in the ongoing, silent digital war between Rabat and Algiers.

Cyberattacks : The new frontline in the Morocco-Algeria rivalry

The ongoing rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has extended into cyberwarfare, with hackers from both countries targeting government websites, media outlets, and sensitive data. Yabiladi recapped cyber incidents between Moroccan and Algerian hackers over the last 15 years, most of which followed political developments.