International Criminal Court systems breached for cyber espionage

International Criminal Court systems breached for cyber espionage

October 21, 2023 at 12:41PM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has provided more information about a cyberattack it experienced five weeks ago, stating that it was a targeted operation for espionage. The ICC has taken necessary steps to address any compromise to data and is reinforcing its risk management framework. The impact of the attack remains unclear, and a criminal investigation is ongoing.

Key takeaways from the meeting notes:

1. The International Criminal Court (ICC) experienced a targeted cyberattack for espionage purposes.
2. The breach was disclosed on September 19 after detecting suspicious activity on its information systems.
3. The attack was interpreted as a serious attempt to undermine the ICC’s mandate.
4. The current evidence is insufficient to attribute the attack, and the Dutch law enforcement is conducting a criminal investigation.
5. There is no evidence of data compromise at this point, but affected parties will be contacted if evidence emerges.
6. The ICC is taking necessary steps to address any compromise to data and improve digital security.
7. The recent cyberattack occurred during a time of heightened security concerns for the Court, with ongoing attempts to disrupt systems and proceedings against elected officials.

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