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Article Review #2: The Global Reach of Cybercrime and Its Societal Impacts
Source: Cybercrime Journal Article
Introduction
This article review analyses the search by the study “The Electronic Contract in Civil and
Commercial Codes” in the Cybercrime Journal for the meeting point between cybersecurity and
societal structures, specifically within methods and findings of broader issues confronting the
marginalized. This research focuses on electronic contracts, highlighting their importance in
both theory and practice. It examines Jordanian laws, specifically the Electronic Transactions
Law No. 15 of 2015 and its updates, comparing electronic contracts to traditional ones. The
study explores how these contracts are created, their unique features, and their use in civil and
commercial settings. Using a descriptive and analytical approach, the research relies on
secondary sources and content analysis to gather and interpret data. The findings reveal that
electronic contracts often happen through online platforms, with email playing a key role in
commercial transactions. However, the study also identifies certain limitations and issues in
Jordanian legislation regarding electronic contracts, explaining their key effects. The present
study brings to light the growing prevalence of cybercrime and its significance socially and
politically, and the attempts at finding solutions to these problems within world frameworks.
Relevance to Social Sciences
The article relates deeply to some of the various principles applicable in social sciences,
especially in the study of sociology and criminology by looking at Jordan’s legal framework. It
gauges how cybercrime as a phenomenon reflects broader concerns in society such as power,
inequality, and access to resources. Through the study of the behaviors of cybercriminals and
the response mechanisms to them, the research will have engagement with social science
theories about deviance, social control, and the digital divide.
Research Questions or Hypotheses
Several of the key research questions are analyzed as follows:
• How does cybercrime affect societies differently depending on their technological
development?
• What does the socio-economic and political facilitators of cybercrime activities include?
As well as how okay it is to use the data of civilians for study.
It is hypothesized that “socioeconomically weak regions are more likely to be targeted by
cybercrime than others and, at the same time, to be less prepared to respond to such threats.”
Research Methods
Qualitative research methods are adopted for the study, and content analysis has been primarily
used to scan through available reports on cybersecurity and government policies and case
studies related to incidents of cybercrimes in various regions. The researchers also interview

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cybersecurity experts and law enforcement officials about their challenges in fighting
cybercrime, thus giving a comprehensive perspective on the issue.
Electronic Contract
In the context of electronic contracts, a variety of technology platforms, such as international
internet networks, allow offers for goods and services to merge with acceptances from people in
other countries. In the field of electronic contracts, an effort is made to codify the agreements,
which are sometimes referred to as “smart contracts” in the literature. A remote electronic
contract is created. This indicates that the parties exchange offers and acceptances
electronically over the internet rather than in person while signing the contract. This kind of
arrangement is sometimes called a “cyber forum” due to the fact that it is created between
persons who are essentially absent. Establishing and confirming the identity of the contractual
parties is possible through data interchange via electronic intermediaries.
Data Types and Analysis
Data used in the study consists of secondary data from international crime reports, national
cybersecurity assessments, and interviews. The data analysis heavily leans on thematic coding,
looking for common patterns of cybercrime across different regions, focusing on various
vulnerabilities that are used by cybercriminals to conduct the said crime. Additionally, statistical
analysis is combined to quantify the growth of cybercrime over the last ten years.
Relationship to PowerPoint Concepts
This is directly related to class concepts on the digital divide, power dynamics, and access to
resources. So much of the discussion about the growth of cybercrime alludes to how inequitable
access to technology and cybersecurity resources increases vulnerabilities in general and, most
especially, in already marginalized communities. Such a perspective fits into our course
material, which called upon identifying and resolving issues of power imbalance within the digital
realm.
Marginalized Groups
This article pinpoints how politically and socioeconomically marginalized groups in low-income
or developing countries are greatly at risk from cybercrime. These populations generally cannot
afford the cost of cybersecurity protection. For these reasons, they have been found to have a
higher risk of identity theft, fraud, and online exploitation. This research calls for more focused
cybersecurity education and resources that could help vulnerable populations mitigate these
risks.
Contribution to Society
The article thus forms a valuable building block in the gradually growing body of knowledge
concerning the global reach of cybercrime and its implications for society. Valuable insights are
given as to how systemic issues, including inequality and technological exclusion, add to the
proliferation of cybercrime. The study also calls for developing international collaboration and
policy in helping to minimize the digital divide and enhancing global cybersecurity defenses.

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Conclusion
In this paper, it offers a broader view of the global dimension of cybercrime, its implications on
society and the economy, and how this impacts the most vulnerable groups of the population. In
addressing these problems, the research calls for stronger international policies, more support
for vulnerable populations, and increased awareness about the type of societal risks brought by
the digital divide. The current study underlines the need for cooperation to protect the society
from this new threat of cybercrime.
References
[Ahmad Mahmoud Al Masadeh1*, Ahmed M.Khawaldeh2, Mohammad Assaf Al-salamat],
(2024). The Electronic Contract in Civil and Commercial Codes. International Journal of Cyber
Criminology. Vol 18 Issue 1. Retrieved from
https://cybercrimejournal.com/menuscript/index.php/cybercrimejournal/article/view/267/95