UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools

At a

high-level debate on evolving threats in cyberspace, convened by the Republic of Korea, Council President for June, Mr. Guterres underscored the transformative power of digital technologies.

“Breakthroughs in digital technologies are happening at warp speed; digital advances are revolutionising economies and societies,” he said.

“They are bringing people together, providing citizens with access to government services…