--- title: "Hackers Leak Moroccan Security Data, Spanish Services Investigate" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/hackers-leak-moroccan-security-data-spanish-services-investigate" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/hackers-leak-moroccan-security-data-spanish-services-investigate" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/hackers-leak-moroccan-security-data-spanish-services-investigate.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/hackers-leak-moroccan-security-data-spanish-services-investigate" category: "Conflict & Security" published: "2026-08-26T18:25:14.807Z" source_reported: "2026-08-26T17:26:32.000Z" updated: "2026-08-26T18:25:14.807Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-26T18:15:29.054099+00:00" --- # Hackers Leak Moroccan Security Data, Spanish Services Investigate *A group named Jabaroot claims responsibility for publishing personal details of thousands linked to Moroccan intelligence.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to a named body (Jabaroot hackers) and corroborated by multiple independent outlets. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Multiple outlets quote or give a right of reply to affected parties, and facts are kept separate from comment. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Some headlines use loaded adjectives like 'earthquake' and 'torments', but the body of the reporting is more measured. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Hackers identified as Jabaroot published personal data of around 70,000 individuals linked to Moroccan security and intelligence services. - The leaked information includes names, identification numbers, recruitment dates, and in some cases, rank and banking details. - Jabaroot claims the leak is retaliation for the assault on Ceuta; Spanish services are investigating and consider the documents 'veridical'. - At least five members of the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid appear on the leaked lists. A hacker group known as Jabaroot has published personal data belonging to approximately 70,000 individuals associated with Moroccan security and intelligence services. The leaked information includes names, identification numbers, recruitment dates, and in some instances, rank and banking details. The Jabaroot group stated that the leak was in retaliation for the assault on Ceuta. Spanish services are investigating the documents and have deemed them 'veridical'. The data was published on a public Telegram channel. At least five members of the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid appear on the leaked lists. El Confidencial reported that Spanish security agencies are examining the data to identify potential infiltrated agents, translators, or sources within their own services. The publication of this data could compromise many agents, potentially leading to Spanish authorities monitoring their activities within Spain. ## Disagreement on hacker identity Courrier international reported that the group identified as Jabaroot is 'pro-Algerian'. El Debate and El Mundo stated that Jabaroot is a hacker group that has caused a significant blow to Rabat's intelligence after the Ceuta crisis, with El Mundo adding that the hacker is a former Moroccan spy living in Germany. El Confidencial noted that Rabat points to Algeria as its traditional rival in relation to the leak. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated or centre-rated digests mention the specific decoration of Abdellatif Hammouchi by Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, which was a focus of the right-rated reports. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 14% (1) - Centre: 29% (2) - Right: 57% (4) 5 of 12 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-26T18:15:29.054099+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-26T18:30:17.627Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Le Monde reported that hackers from the Jabaroot group published the names of 70,000 security and intelligence officers in Morocco. The digest stated that the leak of personal data was posted on Telegram and that it is said to be the work of five former agents of the Directorate-General for Surveillance of the territory exiled in Europe. ### Centre - El Confidencial's full report detailed the significance of the leak, calling it a 'gold mine' for Spanish security services. It noted that the data includes names, identification numbers, recruitment dates, and in some cases, rank and banking details of officials from Morocco's internal intelligence (DGST) and police (DGSN). The outlet reported that Spanish services are investigating the documents and consider them 'veridical', and that at least five members of the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid appear on the lists. El Periódico and elcorreoweb.es, in their digests, focused on Jabaroot as a group of hackers tormenting Moroccan intelligence after the Ceuta crisis. ### Right - The right-rated reports highlighted the connection between the leak and the Ceuta crisis, and the Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska's prior decoration of the head of Moroccan intelligence, Abdellatif Hammouchi. Abc, El Debate, and periodistadigital.com noted that Marlaska decorated Hammouchi, who is linked to the Jabaroot hackers' accusations regarding the Ceuta assault, with the Great Cross of Merit of the Civil Guard. Vozpópuli suggested that Jabaroot's actions are negatively impacting both Sanchez and Mohamed VI, and alluded to Morocco's connection to the Pegasus spyware. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 4 - unknown: 6 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Courrier international](https://courrierinternational.com/article/cyberattaque-des-hackeurs-proalgeriens-publient-les-donnees-de-70-000-agents-marocains-presumes_263951) — Pro-Algerian Hackers Publish Data on 70,000 Suspected Moroccan Agents - [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2026/08/26/au-maroc-les-hackeurs-du-groupe-jabaroot-publient-les-noms-de-70-000-agents-des-services-de-securite-et-de-renseignement_6757367_3212.html) — In Morocco, Hackers From the Jabarot Group Publish the Names of 70,000 Security and Intelligence Officers - [elcorreoweb.es](https://elcorreoweb.es/internacional/2026/08/26/jabaroot-grupo-piratas-informaticos-hackers-marruecos-ceuta-argelia-133671688.html) — Who Is Behind Jabaroot, the Group of Algerian Hackers that Torments the Intelligence of Morocco - [El Periódico](https://elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20260826/jabaroot-grupo-piratas-informaticos-hackers-marruecos-ceuta-argelia-133666166) — Who Is Behind Jabaroot, the Group of Algerian Hackers that Torments the Intelligence of Morocco - [abc](https://abc.es/espana/marlaska-condecoro-jefe-inteligencia-marroqui-senalado-jabaroot-20260826120939-nt.html) — Marlaska Decorated the Head of Moroccan Intelligence Months Before the Ceuta Crisis - [ecsaharaui.com](https://ecsaharaui.com/08/2026/cinco-diplomaticos-de-la-embajada-de-marruecos-en-madrid-aparecen-en-el-archivo-filtrado-por-los-hackers-de-jabaroot) — Five "Diplomatics" From the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid Appear in the Archive Filtered by Jabaroot Hackers - ECSAHARAUI - [gaceta.es](https://gaceta.es/espana/el-enemigo-en-casa-la-lista-de-personas-ligadas-a-la-inteligencia-de-marruecos-incluye-a-miembros-de-su-embajada-en-madrid-20260826-1034) — The Enemy, at Home: the List of People Linked to Moroccan Intelligence Includes Members of His Embassy in Madrid - [periodistadigital.com](https://periodistadigital.com/politica/20260826/marlaska-medalla-supuesto-arquitecto-asalto-ceuta-noticia-689405241110) — Lying Marlaska Decorated Ten Months Ago the 'Architect' of the Assault on Ceuta - [El Confidencial](https://elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-08-26/lista-nombres-filtracion-agentes-espionaje-marroqui_4411966) — A Gold Mine: Why Is the Leaking of the 70,000 Agents of Moroccan Espionage so Important? - [Vozpópuli](https://vozpopuli.com/opinion/jabaroot-le-amarga-el-verano-a-sanchez-y-a-mohamed-vi.html) — Jabaroot Bitters Sanchez and Mohamed VI in the Summer - [El Debate](https://eldebate.com/espana/20260826/presunto-cabecilla-asalto-ceuta-condecorado-marlaska-hace-diez-meses_452188.html) — The Alleged Leader of the Ceuta Assault Was Decorated by Marlaska Ten Months Ago - [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/internacional/2026/08/26/6a8dc757e4d4d8cc1d8b457c.html) — Jabaroot, the Hacker Who Has Caused the Biggest Blow to Rabat's Intelligence After the Ceuta Crisis: "He Is a Former Moroccan Spy Living in Germany" ## Questions **What information was leaked by the Jabaroot hackers?** The Jabaroot group published personal data of approximately 70,000 individuals linked to Moroccan security and intelligence services. This data includes names, identification numbers, recruitment dates, and in some cases, rank and banking details. **Why did the Jabaroot group claim to have released the data?** The Jabaroot group stated that the leak was carried out in retaliation for the assault on Ceuta. This suggests a political motive behind the cyberattack, linking it to a specific event between Morocco and Spain. **Are the leaked documents considered reliable?** Yes, Spanish services are investigating the leaked documents and have confirmed that they consider them 'veridical'. This means authorities believe the information contained within the leak is authentic and accurate. **Does the leak affect the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid?** Yes, at least five members of the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid appear on the leaked lists. This indicates a potential internal security breach that extends to diplomatic personnel stationed abroad. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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