Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- A landmark United Nations cybercrime treaty will be signed in Hanoi this weekend, aiming to strengthen global action against digital crimes that cost trillions of dollars annually. The agreement, which requires ratification by 40 countries to take effect, is expected to speed up international cooperation and make cybercrime investigations more efficient. However, concerns over human rights violations and misuse of power have fueled widespread debate among activists, tech companies, and human rights organizations.

Despite optimism surrounding the treaty, critics argue that its vague definitions of cybercrime could enable government overreach and surveillance. Major tech firms, including Meta and Microsoft, have descri...