Ammon News - S&P Global Ratings has warned that the war in the Middle East is no longer limited to conventional military operations, but has evolved into a form of hybrid warfare that includes widespread cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and economic systems, increasing risks to the global economy and supply chains.

According to the report, Jordan ranked third regionally in the number of cyberattacks linked to the conflict, following Israel and Kuwait. Despite the high volume of attempted attacks, no actual disruptions were recorded in vital services or economic systems in Jordan, reflecting the effectiveness of the country’s cybersecurity measures and the resilience of its digital infrastructure across key sectors.

The report, cited by Al Mamlaka TV, also pointed to a noticeable increase in cyber operations believed to be backed by Iran or groups affiliated with it. These attacks primarily target sensitive sectors such as governments, the financial sector, energy, and telecommunications, with the aim of disrupting essential services and undermining economic stability.

Meanwhile, satellite navigation systems experienced disruptions affecting the movement of more than 1,100 vessels in the Persian Gulf, raising concerns over maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of global oil and gas exports pass.