Cybersecurity halts 15,000 attacks in Jordan
Over the past five years, the National Cyber Security Center in Jordan has successfully detected and stopped thousands of cyberattacks targeting both public and private institutions. During this period, approximately 15,216 security incidents were recorded, averaging about 8 cases daily and around 277 monthly. The center also uncovered more than 767,000 security vulnerabilities across various websites and servers, removed 197 websites, and identified social media pages that impersonated official institutions at different times—particularly in 2025 and 2026—with the aim of fraud and phishing. The most prominent attacks involved disruption, sabotage, hacking, espionage, and identity falsification, with a growing focus on targeting social media platforms—especially through fake pages used for illegal activities. The report indicates that 70.7% of these attacks are aimed at disruption and sabotage. Ransomware emerges as the most significant threat type, especially impacting the healthcare, technology, and industrial sectors. Additionally, at the beginning of 2026, there was a rise in AI-supported attacks, with sophisticated tools used to execute faster and more targeted assaults. Notably, 27 websites impersonated official institutions on social media platforms. Experts emphasize that digital awareness and legislation play a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity, alongside the need to develop capabilities to counter increasing threats—especially as individuals and organizations are more frequently targeted using artificial intelligence techniques.
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