The international Convention against Cybercrime was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 24 December 2024 by resolution 79/243. Norway signed the convention on 25 September 2026. The borderless nature of the Internet and cybercrime threatens the security of individuals and states, as well as the stability of the global economy. Consequently, the fight against cybercrime must be supported by legal frameworks that facilitate cross-border cooperation, which is the primary motivation behind the convention. However, the effectiveness of the convention is dependent on how faithfully member states implement its provisions.
This master's project focuses on studying the potential effects of the convention. This will be done by first analyzing the past evolution and current status of global cybercrime, and secondly by using the context of the convention combined with the current landscape of national economic interests, geopolitical tension, cyber warfare and the need to protect individuals and critical infrastructure to describe the most likely short- and medium-term future evolution of the fight against cybercrime.
| This master's project is in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. |  |