Current Affairs - International - Discussion

A total of 72 nations signed the United Nations Cybercrime Convention in Hanoi, marking the creation of the first-ever global treaty aimed at combating cyber threats. This landmark agreement, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2024 after years of negotiation, establishes a universal legal framework to address crimes such as hacking, ransomware, online fraud, child exploitation, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. By fostering international cooperation, facilitating evidence sharing, and offering capacity-building support for developing countries, the treaty represents a significant step toward harmonizing global cyber laws and strengthening collective digital security.