Jordan, Spain, and Singapore take multiple measures to combat cybercrime
A report recently released by the network data statistics agency “Cybersecurity Venture Capital” estimates that cybercrime will cause global economic losses of up to US$8 trillion in 2023 and is expected to exceed US$10 trillion in 2024. Against the background of the rapid advancement of Internet technology, global network security threats and risk issues have become increasingly prominent. Jordan, Spain, and Singapore have continuously increased their efforts to combat cybercrime by strengthening legislation, increasing penalties, and improving supervision, and strive to maintain a safe and orderly online environment and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people.
Jordan has updated its safety legislation and strengthened punitive measures to combat cybercrime. According to a recent report by the Jordan News Agency, the Jordanian Judicial Council has accepted 22,800 cybercrime cases so far in 2019. Data from the Jordanian Public Security Office show that the number of cybercrimes nationwide increased eightfold from 2015 to 2022. In September 2023, the Jordanian National Assembly passed the “Electronic Crime Law of 2023” aimed at strengthening the fight against cybercrime. The new law has 40 clauses that cover areas such as cyber extortion, electronic fraud, cyber violence, hate speech, and financial information security.
In Spain, the number of recorded cybercrime cases has increased significantly in recent years. The Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marasca said that there will be more than 375,000 such cases in 2022, an increase of 72% from 2019. Agencies affiliated with the Spanish Ministry of Interior recently coordinated to launch a special Internet rectification operation to combat cybercrimes. The Spanish Ministry of Interior also passed a resolution to provide more support for improving the police’s ability to prevent and combat cybercrime.
Singapore is also taking steps to combat cybercrime, with the Singapore Police handling more than 50,000 fraud and cybercrime cases throughout 2023. The Singapore Parliament passed the Cybercrime Harm Act in July 2023, and the Internet Code of Conduct will officially come into effect in the country. Singapore has launched anti-fraud mobile applications and robot assistants to check intercepted messages for fraud. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has also provided guidance on security protection measures for mobile network platforms.
These measures taken by Jordan, Spain, and Singapore showcase their commitment to safeguarding their citizens from cybercrime and maintaining a secure online environment. By updating legislation, investing in resources, and raising public awareness, these countries are striving to stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats and protect the legitimate rights and interests of their people.