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World Bank takes action on cyber attacks

By Demetri Sevastopulo in Washington

Published: November 27 2008 16:20 | Last updated: November 27 2008 16:20

The World Bank has commissioned an external review of its informational technology networks following a series of cyber attacks on the international institution’s computer systems.

In recent days, the World Bank has fallen victim to cyber attacks that come on the heels of a series of hacking attacks over the summer. The bank announced internally that it was launching a “comprehensive external review” to examine its systems and cyber security practices.

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