IMF Investigates Cyber-Security Incident
IMF News, March 15, 2024
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Bibliographic details
- Published: March 15, 2024
Incident detection and timeline
- The cyber incident was detected on February 16, 2024.
- Press Release No. 24/88
- Publication date on the page: March 15, 2024
Scope and investigation findings
- An investigation, with the assistance of independent cybersecurity experts, determined the nature of the breach.
- The investigation determined that eleven (11) IMF email accounts were compromised.
- "We have no indication of further compromise beyond these email accounts at this point in time."
- The investigation into this incident is continuing.
Response and remediation actions
- Remediation actions were taken following the determination of the nature of the breach.
- The impacted email accounts were re-secured.
Cybersecurity posture and policy stance
- "The IMF takes prevention of, and defense against, cyber incidents very seriously and, like all organizations, operates under the assumption that cyber incidents will unfortunately occur."
- "The IMF has a robust cybersecurity program in place to respond quickly and effectively to such incidents."
Media contact information
- IMF Communications Department
- MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Pavis Devahasadin
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- @IMFSpokesperson
Source: IMF Investigates Cyber-Security Incident, March 15, 2024