242/68 Thursday, July 3, 2025
On June 30, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an official statement confirming that it had been the target of a sophisticated and targeted cyberattack. The incident was promptly detected and contained through the Court’s internal security and alert mechanisms. The ICC is currently conducting a comprehensive impact assessment and taking measures to mitigate potential risks.
According to the statement, “Last week, the ICC identified a cybersecurity incident that was both complex and targeted. This marks the second such incident of its kind in recent years. The situation was swiftly brought under control upon detection.” The ICC emphasized the importance of public transparency and communication with its member states, calling for continued support to uphold its global mission of justice. While no technical details or confirmation of data breaches have been disclosed, preliminary analysis suggests that the attack was highly organized and deliberate. The identity of the attackers has not yet been determined.
The International Criminal Court is a permanent intergovernmental organization established under the Rome Statute. It is mandated to prosecute individuals for the most serious offenses under international law, including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. The Court is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
