A major data breach has raised concerns in Morocco, with thousands of bank cards reportedly being sold on the dark web. According to Cypherleak, a cybersecurity firm specializing in digital threats, a total of 31,220 Moroccan bank cards have been compromised, with 5,523 of them still active—leaving their owners at direct risk of financial fraud. The report further reveals that 21,657 of these cards include CVV codes, while 19,453 display expiration dates—critical details that can facilitate online transactions.
While the affected banks remain unnamed, the breach highlights weaknesses in Morocco’s banking security systems. Stolen financial data is highly valuable to cybercriminals, who sell it on underground forums or use it for identity theft, fraudulent payments, and targeted attacks against account holders. Cypherleak, which monitors these illicit networks using artificial intelligence, warns of the growing scale of cybercrime and stresses the importance of proactive security measures.
In response, consumers are urged to closely monitor their bank statements, enable transaction alerts, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Adopting data protection solutions can also help minimize risks. This incident serves as a stark reminder to financial institutions of the urgent need to strengthen their security protocols to protect customers against the rising threat of cyberattacks.
