Jordan has ranked third in the region for cyberattacks linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to a new report by S&P Global Ratings, highlighting the growing role of cyber warfare alongside conventional military operations.
The report notes that the conflict is increasingly evolving into a hybrid war, combining traditional military activity with cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and economic systems. Regionally, Israel recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait, with Jordan ranking third.
Despite the increased cyber activity, Jordan’s critical services and economic systems have not experienced disruptions, reflecting the country’s strong cybersecurity frameworks and the resilience of its digital infrastructure across sectors such as government, finance, energy, and telecommunications.
S&P also reported a broader rise in cyberattacks attributed to Iran or groups linked to it, targeting sensitive sectors across the region with the aim of disrupting essential services and destabilizing economies.
The report further highlighted disruptions affecting satellite navigation systems in the Arabian Gulf, which impacted the movement of more than 1,100 ships. These disruptions raised concerns about maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas exports pass.
The findings underscore growing cybersecurity risks in the region and the increasing importance of protecting digital infrastructure as geopolitical tensions escalate.
