The official Mauritanian government platform for Qualification and Certification of Employability (QCE) has allegedly suffered a significant data breach, with 12.8 GB of data reportedly compromised. The QCE platform is a crucial digital service for Mauritanian citizens, enabling individuals to validate their professional skills and obtain government-recognized certifications, thereby playing a vital role in the nation’s workforce development and job market.
The alleged breach, with a reported dump date of 2025, involves 13,618 files. The leaked data is being offered for $400 on a cybercrime forum. While the full extent of the compromised data is still being assessed, the breach of such a critical government platform could have significant implications for the privacy and professional lives of countless Mauritanian citizens.
Leaked data titles allegedly include:
- Mauritanian Identification Cards (Carte d’Identification)
- Employment Contracts (Contrat de Travail)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Professional Diplomas (Diplôme)
