Hacking of Moroccan “Arryadia” channel on YouTube draws criticism

The hacking of the Moroccan “Arryadia” channel on YouTube recently created shock waves in the digital world. Unidentified individuals compromised the channel, altering its visual identity by renaming it “MicroStrategy” before removing it completely from YouTube.

Details of the hack

Hackers deleted the entire content of the “Arryadia” channel on YouTube, which is affiliated with the National Broadcasting and Television Company. This channel broadcasts the matches of the Moroccan professional championship as well as several programs on the satellite channel.

The scope of piracy

The hacked channel had more than a million subscribers, raising questions about the security of the channel, particularly after the launch of two new sports channels by the National Broadcasting and Television Company, ahead of the 2030 World Cup , organized jointly by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.

Reaction on social networks

The incident sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with users pointing fingers at the protection system of the “Arryadia” channel on YouTube. This occurs particularly during the launch of two new sports channels by the National Radio and Television Company, in view of the 2030 World Cup.

Altered content

Hackers posted videos inside the YouTube channel, changing its name and logo to “MicroStrategy.” In addition, they broadcast live information on the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, highlighting American businessman Michael Saylor.

In the absence of clarification from the management of the “Arryadia” channel on the reasons for this intrusion, the incident raises questions about the security of online broadcast channels. Criticisms from social media users highlight the growing importance of ensuring the security of digital content, especially in the context of upcoming major sporting events.