Terrorism in Southeast Asia has long been a threat. Previously, the spectre of terrorism haunted the region via threats of physical violence, from bombings to kidnappings. However, in the current internet age, terrorism has found new methods to attack its targets. Cyberterrorism in the region has been a growing concern and experts have called out the region’s slow response to it.At the moment, Southeast Asian countries are lagging behind when it comes to cybersecurity.

Terrorism in Southeast Asia has long been a threat. Previously, the spectre of terrorism haunted the region via threats of physical violence, from bombings to kidnappings. However, in the current internet age, terrorism has found new methods to attack its targets. Cyberterrorism in the region has been a growing concern and experts have called out the region’s slow response to it. At the moment, Southeast Asian countries are lagging behind when it comes to cybersecurity.

ASEAN’s exponential economic growth and social mobility is a double-edged sword. The region’s growing strategic relevance makes it a prime crosshair for cyberattacks, with the rise of intangible threats now becoming more prevalent within the region. Cybersecurity threats are pervasive and create problems in various sectors.