The International Criminal Court has been targeted by a “sophisticated” cyberattack and is taking measures to limit any damage. The ICC said the incident, which occurred last week during a summit of NATO leaders, was under control, but did not provide further details on the impact or possible motive.
"A Court-wide impact analysis is being conducted and steps are already being taken to mitigate any effects of the incident ," the court said in a statement.
The court declined to say whether any confidential information had been compromised.
Even in 2023, the International Criminal Court was the target of a cyberattack and, due to this attack, has yet to fully restore wifi to its purpose-built headquarters.
The court has a number of high-profile investigations and preliminary inquiries underway in countries around the world.
The International Criminal Court is currently investigating allegations of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine and has issued a war crimes arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
In 2022, a Dutch intelligence agency said it had thwarted a plot by a Russian spy using a false Brazilian identity to work as a court intern.
The court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, over Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the ICJ's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, in February and earlier this month imposed sanctions on four judges on the court. (A2 Televizion)
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