## Morocco Tightens Cyber Defenses Amid Growing Threats

**Parliamentary Response Reveals Heightened Security Measures**

Morocco is stepping up its cybersecurity defenses in the face of rising threats to critical infrastructure and public institutions. 

Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi revealed this information in a written response to Parliament, stating that  penetration tests and vulnerability scans were conducted across dozens of sectors in 2024. This intensified effort aims to protect vital systems nationwide from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

“These audits are essential to identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them,” Loudiyi said. “Our priority is to ensure the resilience of our critical infrastructure and safeguard sensitive data.”




## Morocco Tightens Cyber Defenses Amid Growing Threats

**Parliamentary Response Reveals Heightened Security Measures**

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Morocco boosts cybersecurity audits and response as cyber th

Morocco boosts cybersecurity audits and response as cyber threats intensify

##  Spyware Operation Shut Down: Google Takes Action Against 'Catwatchful'

**Tech giant suspends Firebase account linked to controversial surveillance app.**

Google has suspended the Firebase account belonging to 'Catwatchful', a spyware operation exposed by TechCrunch for using Google's own servers to host and run its invasive surveillance application.  The app secretly monitored thousands of individuals' phones, raising serious concerns about privacy and security. 


"We took swift action to suspend the Firebase account associated with Catwatchful," a Google spokesperson stated. "Our policies strictly prohibit the use of our platform for malicious activities like spyware development and deployment."

The TechCrunch investigation revealed that 'Catwatchful' leveraged Google's infrastructure to operate its surveillance app, enabling it to evade detection and carry out widespread monitoring. 


 This move by Google underscores the company's commitment to safeguarding user data and combatting the proliferation of malicious applications on its platform.  


##  Spyware Operation Shut Down: Google Takes Action Against 'Catwatchful'

**Tech giant suspends Firebase account linked to controversial surveillance app.**



Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spywar

Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers

## Cyberattack Cripples Allianz Life, Data Stolen From Majority of Customers and Employees

**Company Notifies FBI After Massive Breach**

Allianz Life confirmed a significant cyberattack that occurred in July resulted in the theft of data belonging to the "majority" of its customers and employees.  The company has officially notified the FBI about the incident.


No further details regarding the nature of the stolen data or the specifics of the attack were provided at this time. 


## Cyberattack Cripples Allianz Life, Data Stolen From Majority of Customers and Employees

**Company Notifies FBI After Massive Breach**

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Morocco boosts cybersecurity audits and response as cyber threats intensify

Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers

Allianz Life says ‘majority’ of customers’ personal data stolen in cyberattack