Keywords: Cybercrime


Morocco Joins 30-Country Operation Targeting AI-Enabled Fraud and Digital Extortion

Morocco has joined a major international law-enforcement campaign targeting criminal networks that exploit artificial intelligence and digital technologies to defraud victims, move illicit funds and carry out online extortion. The operation brought together authorities from 30 countries across five continents......

INTERPOL Marrakech Assembly: Morocco’s Global Police Cooperation Efforts Documented

Morocco’s growing involvement in international police cooperation is the central theme of the latest issue of Revue de Police, the publication of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), which examines the Kingdom’s role in hosting the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in Marrakech......

WhatsApp Hacking in Morocco: Warning Signs, Account Recovery and Security Tips

Reports from WhatsApp users in Morocco who say they lost access to their accounts after receiving requests for verification codes have raised concerns about digital security and the growing risks of online identity theft. The incidents highlight a familiar cybercrime technique: social engineering, in......

Morocco ranks among Africa’s three most targeted countries for cyber threats

Morocco was the third most targeted African country for cyber threats in 2025, accounting for 10.6% of the incidents monitored across the continent, according to a Mastercard report published on October 12, 2026. The findings highlight growing cybersecurity pressures as African economies accelerate their......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s Vision Shapes Morocco’s Cybersecurity Drive

Morocco is stepping up its focus on cybersecurity as digital transformation expands across the economy and public administration, with Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defence Administration, warning that protecting information systems has become essential......

Cyberattack on Connected Refrigeration Systems Disrupts Hundreds of French Supermarkets

A cyberattack targeting connected refrigeration equipment has disrupted operations at hundreds of supermarkets across France, raising concerns over food safety, financial losses and the vulnerability of increasingly digitized retail infrastructure. The incident, which occurred overnight from Sunday......

Abu Dhabi Declaration calls for coordinated global response to cybercrime

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice has placed the rapidly changing nature of cybercrime and technology-enabled criminal activity at the centre of the international debate, with member states adopting the Abu Dhabi Declaration as a framework for stronger cooperation. The......

UN crime prevention and criminal justice congress to bring global experts together in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is set to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from September 26 to October 1, bringing together ministers, government officials, experts and academics from more than 97 countries. Held under the theme “Protecting People and the Planet and Advancing......

Bill Gates warns of AI impact on jobs and cybersecurity

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence could significantly reshape the labor market while creating new challenges for cybersecurity. He urged governments and technology companies to establish appropriate rules and safeguards before the technology......