International Monetary Fund Hit By Cyber Attack
SOURCE: SLASHDOT • 2011-06-12
DotNM writes CityNews and other media outlets are reporting that the International Monetary Fund has been hit by a 'cyber attack.' They are withholding most of the details; however, it is known that the World Bank has shut down a 'link' between them and the IMF. Adds reader Hugh Pickens, A cyber security expert told Reuters the infiltration had been a targeted attack, which installed software designed to give a nation state a 'digital insider presence' at the IMF. 'The code was developed and ... read more »