What Morocco’s largest data leak says about public cybersecurity [Interview]

Last week, Morocco fell victim to a major data breach after two of its public institutions were targeted in cyberattacks claimed by an Algerian hacking group. The incident has raised serious questions about the country's cybersecurity policies and the strategies in place to protect personal data and public institutions. Moroccan entrepreneur and consultant Youssef El Maddarsi, CEO of Naoris Consulting, offers insight. He leads initiatives at the crossroads of decentralized cybersecurity,

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.

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Moroccan data protection authority website hacked : Security breach uncovered

Fitch Ratings : Moroccan banks are vulnerable to potential external shocks

Moroccan banks may face trouble with potential external shocks due to their weak asset quality and high risk appetite, according to Fitch Ratings. The credit rating agency, through a report issued on the 19th of July, suggests to reevaluate the strength of the Kingdom’s financial institutions. Details.