Hanoi, Oct. 20 -- The signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) demonstrates Vietnam's proactive engagement and prestige in global cybercrime prevention efforts as the country is hosting the opening for signature of the document on October 25-26, according to Senior Lieutenant Colonel Trieu Manh Tung, Deputy Director of the Department of Cybersecurity and High-tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security.

In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Tung said that the event has attracted wide interest, given the growing cybercrime threats pose to national and global security. It will bring together the UN Secretary-General, representatives from over 100 countries and territories, and i...