International Criminal Court Faces Sophisticated Cyberattack
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. Detected and contained late last week, this incident marks the second of its kind against the international tribunal in recent years. It serves as a stark reminder of the persistent cybersecurity threats that global judicial institutions face.
The ICC has described the attack as both “targeted and sophisticated”. However, the court has yet to disclose specific technical details or confirm whether any confidential information was compromised. Thanks to the court’s alert and response mechanisms, the intrusion was quickly detected and promptly contained through established cybersecurity protocols.
The timing of the attack is particularly noteworthy. It occurred during a NATO leaders’ summit in The Hague, at a time when the court is handling high-profile cases. These include arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 2023 attack on the ICC was characterized as espionage aimed at undermining the court’s mandate, though no specific threat actor was identified. The court continues to conduct a comprehensive impact analysis while implementing additional security measures.
Source: BleepingComputer