Cyber Incident Victim: Permanent Court of Arbitration
Date:
Oct 2015
Location:
Netherlands
Summary
Bloomberg reveals that the web page of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague was comporomised with malware in July, during the the third day of the hearing on the territorial dispute in the South China. Suspects are directed to China.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 0 motives | 2 techniques |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
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| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
In 2015, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague was hit by a cyber attack that targeted its computer systems and data. According to an article published on Bloomberg, the motive behind the attack was espionage, with the hackers attempting to exfiltrate sensitive information from the court's end hosts and application servers.
The incident occurred on October 15th of that year, and while details about the attack are scarce, it is known that the techniques used by the attackers were exfiltration from both ends hosts and application servers. This suggests that the hackers had a high level of access to the court's systems and data, potentially giving them the ability to steal sensitive information or disrupt operations.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague is an international organization that provides arbitration services for disputes between nations and other entities. As such, it is likely that any sensitive information stored on its systems would be highly valuable to foreign governments or organizations with a vested interest in the court's proceedings.
The fact that the attack was carried out by Chinese cyber spies, as reported by Bloomberg, adds an additional layer of intrigue to the incident. China has been known to engage in extensive cyber espionage operations against other countries, and it is possible that this attack may have been part of a larger campaign targeting sensitive information or infrastructure around the world.
The 15th October 2015 cyber incident at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague highlights the ongoing threat posed by cyber attacks to organizations and governments around the world. As technology continues to advance and more systems become connected to the internet, it is likely that these types of incidents will only increase in frequency and severity. Therefore, it is crucial for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity measures and protect their sensitive information from potential threats.