IMF cyber security breach, top managers unscathed, source reveals

TLDR:

• IMF is investigating a cyber security incident that occurred on Feb. 16.
• 11 email accounts were compromised, but no top managers were affected.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently investigating a cyber security incident that was detected on Feb. 16. The incident involved 11 compromised email accounts, but none of them belonged to top managers, including IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. The IMF took remedial actions and re-secured the affected accounts. The investigation was conducted with the help of independent cyber security experts, and there is currently no indication of further compromise beyond the affected email accounts. The IMF decided to disclose the incident as a reminder to staff to ensure strict adherence to cyber security practices and as a commitment to transparency.