Category: International Criminal Court

International Criminal Court suffers espionage related cyber attack

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially determined that the recent cyberattack on its digital systems, which occurred last month, was an act of espionage with the intent to compromise sensitive court data. Situated in The Hague, the ICC houses a wealth of confidential information, including records of war crimes and details of criminals, making it a valuable target for hackers.

The ICC has publicly announced that it is launching an investigation into the September attack and plans to pursue criminal proceedings against those responsible, tarnishing their international reputation.

Netherlands government officials have suggested that the sophisticated cyberattack might have been orchestrated by individuals from Russia in collaboration with North Korea and China. Nevertheless, preliminary evidence indicates that the initial point of intrusion was traced back to devices connected to the internet in Iran.

Israel hospitals asked to sever ties with internet

In other news, a conflict zone has emerged between Israel and Hamas terrorists. According to a statement from Israel’s Health Ministry, several hospital networks have been advised by the government to disconnect their IT systems from the internet. Hospitals are also being cautioned against potential intranet attacks, as cyber groups associated with Russia, operating through Iran, have been attempting to exploit intranet connections to disseminate malware capable of disrupting network access for days, especially during critical emergencies.

The directive to disconnect health-related systems from the internet was issued jointly by the National Cyber Directorate and the Health Ministry. There are speculations that other government services such as power, water, transit, and arms facilities may also be instructed to shift to intranet services for a temporary period to mitigate the risk of cyber incidents from hostile nations.

Europol seizes Ragnar Locker Ransomware website

Finally, in recent developments, Europol successfully seized the website of the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang toward the end of last week. Government agencies took down the servers that supported the operations of this criminal group in the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden, effectively disabling their operations. Furthermore, the cryptocurrency funds acquired by this gang through double extortion were also confiscated in the operation.

Ragnar Locker is a notorious cybercriminal gang that launched attacks against 168 international companies on a global scale. It has been active since 2019, with its operational peak in 2020. Notably, during the initial spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the gang displayed some level of humanity by providing decryption keys to healthcare-related organizations that fell victim to their attacks. However, since September 2021, they have been demanding substantial ransoms to compensate for losses incurred during pandemic-induced lockdowns in Western countries.

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In March of this year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) based in The Hague made headlines by issuing an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The allegations against Putin revolve around accusations of committing atrocities against innocent Ukrainian citizens under the guise of war. In response to this significant move by the ICC, a group of state-funded cyber-criminals has initiated a series of cyberattacks on the ICC, reportedly with the aim of pilfering sensitive documents.

These cyberattacks, which began at the close of last week, are still ongoing and continue to disrupt the court’s servers in The Hague. High-ranking officials have suggested that these attacks will persist until the United Nations Security Council helps withdraw the arrest warrant against Putin.

For context, The Hague serves as the capital city of South Holland and is home to both the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. These institutions are tasked with investigating and adjudicating cases related to crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide, and border disputes.

The Dutch government has responded swiftly to this situation, launching a comprehensive inquiry to determine the origins of these cyberattacks. Suspicion firmly points toward foreign involvement, prompting the Netherlands to seek the assistance of the Netherlands National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Ministry of Justice and Security.

It’s worth noting that the ICC holds the authority to investigate digital attacks stemming from war crimes. In this case, the court not only issued an arrest warrant against Putin but also imposed sanctions on the nation under his leadership.

Ironically, such warrants and related actions often come across as mere symbolic gestures to the public and the media. To date, no national leader has been successfully prosecuted on foreign soil.

Important to mention, the group behind these cyberattacks is known as “Killnet,” and it is widely believed to be a pro-Russian hacking group with a mission to disrupt critical infrastructure in adversary nations. Their primary goal is to create political instability in the targeted nation by disrupting its national infrastructure.

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