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Over 30,000 Moroccan bank cards reportedly for sale on dark web

A recent cybersecurity analysis has revealed a major data breach impacting thousands of Moroccan banking customers. The report, published by Cypherleak, a firm specializing in digital security threats, indicates that 31,220 Moroccan bank cards have been compromised, with their data now circulating on......

Mobile money: Understanding the five fraud types threatening the sector

In 2023, the global landscape for mobile financial services saw the active operation of 310 services, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for over half. This region, characterized by low banking penetration, views mobile money as a vital tool for financial inclusion, especially in rural areas. However,......

Strengthening digital cooperation between Rabat and Washington

A recent meeting in Washington, D.C., between Morocco's Minister Delegate for Digital Transition, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and U.S. officials marked a significant step in enhancing the Morocco-U.S. partnership in digital transition and technological innovation. The discussions, which took place......

New WhatsApp channel and online form to combat cybersecurity threats in Catalonia

The Government of Catalonia has launched a new WhatsApp channel aimed at alerting citizens about "frauds" and "cybersecurity issues." This initiative is expected to reach a broader audience while continuing to provide alerts through the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia's website......

Strengthening Africa’s Cybersecurity Landscape at GITEX 2025

As GITEX Africa 2025 approaches, it promises to spotlight critical themes aimed at reinforcing the continent's position in technological innovation, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity. This year, the highly anticipated Cybersecurity Forum will convene leading experts from around the globe......

Dark Storm Team claims responsibility for recent X platform attack

A hacker group known as Dark Storm Team has asserted its involvement in a recent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack targeting the X platform (formerly Twitter). This announcement was made via a Telegram post shortly after Elon Musk confirmed that a significant cyber assault was underway. On......

Cyberattack on CNDP website prompts heightened vigilance

The website of the National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP) has recently been targeted by suspicious activities. A Google search for the commission's official site reveals unwanted content written in an East Asian language. In a statement received by lareleve.ma, the CNDP confirmed......

William Simoncelli elected to lead French Tech Casablanca's innovation drive

French Tech Casablanca has announced the election of William Simoncelli as its new president for a three-year term, from January 2025 to December 2027. Simoncelli’s appointment marks a strategic step in fostering “dynamic continuity and innovation” within Morocco’s growing tech......

Cybersecurity Breach in U.S. Treasury Department Attributed to China

A recent cybersecurity breach targeting the U.S. Treasury Department has raised significant concerns, as officials attribute the attack to Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The breach, described by the department as a “major incident,” involved unauthorized access to unclassified documents......