Establish a global shield

Cyberspace was once considered a symbol of freedom, creativity and connection, but it is also becoming a "fertile ground" for transnational criminal forces, from data theft, attacks on financial systems to information manipulation, and even interference in the digital sovereignty of nations.

More dangerously, many forms of cybercrime are supported or tolerated by certain forces, turning virtual attacks into tools to exercise power and cause international instability.

In recent years, international cybersecurity experts have repeatedly warned that many hacker groups, although posing as individuals or private organizations, are actually funded, protected, or secretly directed by state agencies and organizations. These actions are often justified under the name of "protecting national interests," but in reality, they are acts of espionage, sabotage of information infrastructure, manipulation of public opinion, and interference in the political process of other countries - which seriously threaten international peace and trust.

Reality has proven that no country can fight cybercrime alone. Current attacks, frauds, and data theft are cross-border, operated by sophisticated networks and high technology. Therefore, only within the framework of cooperation based on international law and supported by the United Nations, will collective strength be large enough to form a "global shield", both preventing criminal acts and strengthening confidence in the ability of humans to control technology for the common good.

Therefore, the United Nations' initiation of the Convention against Cybercrime has affirmed that this is the time for humanity to join hands to establish a new order for cyberspace - an order based on law, trust and transparency. There cannot be a safe cyberspace if each country only cares about "keeping its own digital territory" without global coordination. The role of the United Nations is key, not only as an initiator and coordinator, but also as a political , legal and moral support, helping countries build trust, avoiding falling into suspicion or "digital arms race".

When the “rules of the game” are set out fairly and transparently, every country, large or small, has an equal opportunity to protect its interests and digital sovereignty. Moreover, the cooperation between countries within the framework of the Convention has a meaning beyond the scope of simple cyber security. It is the manifestation of a global vision where international law is strengthened, trust is restored and cooperation becomes the foundation for sustainable development. On that foundation, countries can share information, provide technical assistance, coordinate cross-border investigations and build common legal and ethical standards for the digital age.

With the Hanoi Convention, the world is witnessing an epochal turning point, where the spirit of international cooperation is elevated to global political will. And from Hanoi - the heart of peace-loving Vietnam, the message spreads: by joining forces, by law and by shared belief, humanity can protect its digital future.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/xac-lap-la-chan-toan-cau-post819974.html