Cybercrime treaty wins U.N. approval despite industry concerns

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a new legally binding global treaty on cybercrime and digital threats, pushing aside warnings from large technology companies that governments could use it to repress citizens.

The new U.N. Convention against Cybercrime reflects the collective will of the U.N.'s 193 member nations to promote international cooperation that prevents and combats cybercrime, according to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.