Hackers attacked Morocco's social security database.

Hackers who published documents on Telegram stated that they carried out the attack due to Moroccan accounts 'disturbing' Algerians on social media.

Morocco's social security institution announced that hackers had launched a cyber attack on their databases, and a large amount of stolen data was published on the messaging application Telegram. The institution manages retirement and insurance payments for millions of people, from workers to business owners. Preliminary findings disclosed to the public indicate that hackers bypassed security systems, leading to a 'major leak.' While the institution does not hold any group or individual responsible for the cyber attack, it claims that most of the documents published on Telegram are "misleading, false, or incomplete." The hackers who published the documents on Telegram stated that they organized the attack because Moroccan accounts were 'disturbing' Algerians on social media. They warned that if Algerian websites were attacked similarly to how social media users were disturbed, there would be new 'leaks.' Moroccan media held Algerian hackers responsible for the incidents, describing it as a 'new phase' in the cyber war between the two countries. Among the documents were some extremely sensitive topics in Morocco. If verified, these documents reflect the income inequality that has caused unrest among Moroccans despite economic development steps. Unverified financial data belonging to managers of state-owned companies, political parties, a holding and charity fund belonging to the royal family, and the Israeli liaison office in Rabat were also included. A commission regarding personal data in Morocco announced that complaints would be investigated.