Nearly 70 Nations Unite in Hanoi to Combat Cybercrime with New UN Treaty

Nearly 70 countries signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, enhancing global collaboration to tackle digital crimes and uphold human rights.

• On Saturday, nearly 70 nations gathered in Hanoi to sign the UN Convention against Cybercrime, marking a milestone in international efforts to combat digital threats.
• The treaty aims to address various forms of cybercrime, including child pornography, transnational cyberscams, and money laundering, reinforcing the role of the United Nations in global security.
• António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, emphasized the importance of multilateralism in addressing the growing challenges posed by cybercrime, which threatens human rights worldwide.