The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an investigation into a “sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack that struck its systems last week.
In a statement released Monday, the ICC confirmed the incident was quickly detected and contained through its cybersecurity monitoring and response systems.
This marks the second major cyberattack on the ICC in recent years, following a similar breach in September 2023. While details about the latest attack remain limited, the court said it is conducting a Court-wide impact analysis and is actively working to mitigate any potential effects. The ICC has not confirmed whether any sensitive data was accessed or stolen.
“The Court considers it essential to inform the public and its States Parties about such incidents,” the ICC said, urging for continued support amid rising digital threats.
The 2023 cyberattack, which was later confirmed to be a case of cyber espionage, was described as a deliberate attempt to undermine the Court’s mandate. At the time, the ICC revealed it faced daily hacking attempts and even an “almost successful” infiltration attempt by a hostile intelligence agent posing as an intern.
Based in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICC was established in 2002 to investigate and prosecute serious international crimes like genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The court has made headlines for issuing arrest warrants against global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which may make it an ongoing target for state-backed cyber operations.
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