This article discusses the growing importance of cybersecurity in the era of digital development. It analyzes major threats in cyberspace such as fraud, phishing, ransomware, and data theft, and outlines preventive measures. The article highlights Uzbekistan’s position and progress in international cybersecurity rankings, provides statistical insights, and suggests measures for further improvement. The necessity of legal regulation and the development of a national cybersecurity strategy is emphasized.

Cybersecurity, digitalization, internet threats, cryptography, cyberattacks, data protection, national strategy, technological security

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