ICC victim of serious cyber attack, investigations underway

After detecting anomalous activity in its IT systems, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently dealing with a major cybersecurity incident. The ICC, which investigates war crimes in Ukraine, announced the incident late Tuesday, without providing further details. The Court's priority is to ensure the continuity of its activities despite the episode.

Immediate measures to deal with the cybersecurity incident

In response to this cybersecurity incident, the International Criminal Court immediately took steps to manage the situation and minimize any damage. While no specific information was provided, the ICC is working diligently to restore the security of its IT systems and ensure its work is not compromised.

Previous cyber attacks on the International Criminal Court

This is not the first time that the International Criminal Court has been the subject of cyber attacks. The Netherlands, where the ICC is based, once revealed that it had foiled the entry of a Russian spy, disguised as a Brazilian intern, into the court. This event raised concerns that sensitive information regarding the ICC's investigation into war crimes in Ukraine may have been compromised or influenced.

The ICC investigates war crimes in Ukraine and the Putin-Khan case

The International Criminal Court is currently focusing its investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ukraine. Notably, the ICC issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged deportations of children. In response, Russian authorities included ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on their “most wanted” list. In fact, Khan will give a speech regarding countering wartime cyber operations at the United Nations General Assembly.