Australia Signs UN Cybercrime Treaty
A landmark UN cybercrime treaty was signed in Hanoi by around 60 countries, aiming to tackle offences costing the global economy trillions annually.
“Cyberspace has become fertile ground for criminals... every day, sophisticated scams defraud families, steal livelihoods, and drain billions of dollars from our economies,”
said UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres. The treaty will take effect after ratification by 40 nations, streamlining international cooperation against cybercrime, despite concerns over human rights abuses.
Author's summary: Australia joins 60 countries in signing UN cybercrime treaty.