State of the World United Against Cybercrime

WASHINGTON – The height in the world of cyber crime, which could result in loss of important data, making many countries across the world flocked into the container that can provide rapid response in case of Cybercrime cases.

“As many as 56 countries now have joined the network called 24 / 7. In this case all the members joined a computer security standard. They can ask each other with the help of fellow members of the other countries,” said Christopher Painter, Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cyber Division, as quoted by PC World, Saturday (14/3/2009).

Being part of this network also allows a treaty on Cybercrime treaty which could be an international agreement. Of this agreement may determine and to follow international agreements in other countries who make laws anticybercrime.

Of 47 countries that are part of the Council of Europe, 24 have ratified the treaty, and another 23 have signed but awaiting consideration from the local government to legalize it. While countries outside the council were invited, so they have a national law in accordance with the agreement.

“Network 24 / 7 is intended to enhance law enforcement coordination between countries, such as fraud and burglary Internet sites, which often run by using a computer network located throughout the world,” said Christhoper.