Thousands of Moroccan payment card details have been leaked and are now circulating on the dark web, raising serious concerns about financial security.
According to cybersecurity firm Cypherleak, a total of 31,220 Moroccan payment cards were compromised, with many of them still active and vulnerable to fraud.
The leaked data was sourced from the dark web, a hidden part of the internet often used for illegal activities.
A graph shared by Cypherleak showed the number of compromised cards per bank, though the bank names were not disclosed.
In a LinkedIn post, Cypherleak broke down the alarming figures: 21,657 of the leaked cards included Card Verification Value (CVV) codes, those extra digits on the back of a card that add a layer of protection for online purchases.
Meanwhile, 19,453 cards had their expiration dates exposed, and most concerning of all, 5,523 of these cards remain valid, meaning they could be used by cybercriminals.
The news quickly spread across social media, with many Moroccans reacting on Reddit.
Some users criticized the country’s cybersecurity, with one bluntly stating, “Cybersecurity is just a rumor in Morocco.”
Others debated whether platforms like Jumia and Avito played a role, with one user saying, “Jumia is safe, but who buys by card on Avito?”
Some users took a more cautious approach, offering advice on protecting online transactions.
“Always turn off your e-commerce dotation or use a prepaid credit card to buy online,” one user said.
Another user warned, “I used to work in e-banking projects in Morocco, and all I can say is bank security here is weak. Never trust any bank, always lock your credit card after each use.”
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