Overview

• The breach was identified and contained late last week at the ICC’s headquarters in The Hague during a 32-member NATO summit.
• Court officials described the attack as sophisticated and targeted but have not revealed any suspected perpetrators or motives.
• A court-wide impact analysis is under way to assess potential damage and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• The incident follows a similar espionage attempt in 2023 and a foiled Russian spy plot in 2022, underscoring ongoing digital threats.
• The ICC’s high-profile investigations include outstanding arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin, Rodrigo Duterte and Benjamin Netanyahu.