UN Treaty to Fight Cybercrime Signed by 65 Nations
Sixty-five nations have signed a landmark United Nations treaty in Hanoi to tackle cybercrime, hailed by Secretary-General António Guterres as a historic step toward a safer digital world.
The Convention against Cybercrime, adopted by the General Assembly in December 2024, establishes a universal framework for investigating and prosecuting online offences, including ransomware, financial fraud, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
"The UN Cybercrime Convention is a powerful, legally binding instrument to strengthen our collective defences against cybercrime,"
said Mr. Guterres at the signing ceremony. He emphasized that the treaty is a testament to multilateralism and a vow that no country will be left defenceless against cybercrime.
- 65 nations signed the treaty
- Establishes a universal framework for investigating and prosecuting online offences
- Covers offences such as ransomware, financial fraud, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images
Author's summary: 65 nations sign UN treaty to combat cybercrime.
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