Collection of 21 Million Moroccan Phone Numbers Shared

Overview

On 25 May 2025, a DarkForums user shared what is described as a collection of more than 21 million Moroccan phone numbers with the international code +2126. The post provides a sample of 500,000 numbers for download.

What was published

The collection contains mobile numbers of Moroccan citizens in the +2126 format. A sample file with 500,000 numbers was provided for verification.

Risks for affected individuals

• Phone numbers enable SMS phishing and scam campaigns.
• Combined with other data, numbers can be used for fraud and social engineering.
• Mobile numbers are increasingly used for account verification, raising takeover risks.

What remains unknown

• The provenance of the collection (aggregated leaks or operator data).
• The exact total count.

What affected people should do

Moroccan mobile users should be cautious of unsolicited SMS messages, avoid clicking unknown links, and enable two-factor authentication where possible.